{
  "id": 5871733,
  "title": "Elevate rice with this one ingredient for ‘6gm more protein’ and ’10 gm more fibre’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/elevate-rice-with-this-one-ingredient-for-6gm-more-protein-and-10-gm",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-06T00:30:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/rice-6gm-protein-10-gm-fibre-peas-blood-sugar-10847069/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain proposes a simple trick to enhance the nutritional value of rice by adding a cup of green peas. In her recent Instagram video, she highlights that incorporating peas into rice can increase fibre and protein content, leading to better satiety, steadier blood sugar levels, and improved gut health. To verify the claim, health expert Edwina Raj, Head of Services at Aster CMI Hospital in Bangalore, shares that adding peas to rice is an easy way to make the meal more balanced by providing additional fibre and plant-based protein. However, Raj clarifies that the exact amounts of fibre and protein added depend on factors like the quantity of peas used, whether they are fresh or cooked, and the portion size of rice. Raj suggests treating the reported 10 grams of fibre and 6 grams of protein as estimates rather than precise figures. She emphasizes that rice primarily provides carbohydrates, while peas contribute fibre, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals, enhancing the overall nutritional profile of the meal. Peas are also a vegetarian source of protein, offering benefits such as dietary fibre for digestion, plant protein for muscle maintenance, folate for cell growth and red blood cell formation, and vitamin C for immune function and iron absorption. Raj advises that while peas can improve the nutritional balance of rice meals, they should complement, not replace, other protein sources. She recommends combining peas with foods like dal, rajma, chana, soy, tofu, paneer, or curd, along with additional vegetables, to create a more well-rounded meal. Individuals prone to bloating or gas from legumes should gradually increase their pea intake to gauge tolerance. Lastly, Raj notes that both fresh and frozen peas are viable options, provided they are prepared without excessive butter, cream, or salt.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Adding a cup of green peas to rice increases fibre and protein content.",
    "Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain and doctor Edwina Raj verify the claim.",
    "Peas provide fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals to rice meals."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Adding peas to rice enhances its nutritional profile with fibre, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals, making the meal more balanced and beneficial for gut health and satiety.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Elevate rice with this one ingredient for ‘6gm more protein’ and ’10 gm more fibre’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/elevate-rice-with-this-one-ingredient-for-6gm-more-protein-and-10-gm-5873165",
        "published": "2026-09-06T00:30:51.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}