Is a roni spanish rice bad for cholesterol?

QUESTION: I love to eat roni Spanish rice; is it bad for cholesterol? I have a family history of high cholesterol problems.


ANSWER: Hi,

Interesting about this type of rise is that it does not contain cholesterol at all. That is pretty good because by eating this type of rice, you can maintain the normal amount of cholesterol in your organism.

Although Roni Spanish rice does not have cholesterol, it has a lot of calories, about 185, meaning that this food provides you a lot of energy.

According to the label, if the rice is cooked, cholesterol does not increase, meanwhile, there is an elevation in the non-saturated fatty acids. This elevation is pretty good, because this is protection you organism form developing atherosclerosis.

As you may know those who are living in Asia are suffering less from atherosclerosis and other cardio-vascular diseases. One of the possible theories is the great consumption of rice.

On the other hand, they do prepare the rice in a special way described on the packing of the rice.
According to the information of the producer this rice is becoming one of the most appropriate foods for those who are trying to loose weight or to maintain a healthy diet.

This food can reduce the risk for the development of cardiovascular diseases and can protect your organism from the bad effects of cholesterol and triglycerides provided by other foods.

Buon appetite!

Dr.Alba