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Rice has a slightly high glycemic index [see http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/glycemicfoodchart.htm but people who eat natural diets that include rice are generally healthy. Some doctors believe that rice has a beneficial effect on people with existing diabetes. I suspect that diabetes in societies that consume large quantities of rice is due instead to processed foods, sugars--especially high fructose corn syrup, and sodas.

Just a concern, since it\'s the staple food of our country, rice is always present in the table...