In recent years, rice has been stigmatised as an unhealthy carbohydrate—often blamed for weight gain, inflammation, and weakened bones. Many people have even begun to avoid it altogether in pursuit of a "clean" diet. But as one of India's most essential staples, rice has long been a key source of nutrition and energy for millions.

Dr Manan Vora, a Mumbai-based orthopedic surgeon, health educator, and co-founder of NutriBite Wellness, debunks the myth that rice causes inflammation and should be eliminated from your diet.

In a video posted on Instagram on October 28, the surgeon explains, "As a doctor, I hear a common nutritional myth: rice causes inflammation and weakens bones, but this is not true. In fact, it's not necessary to eliminate rice. The truth is."

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