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  Does Eating Too Much Rice Cause Eye Bags and a Swollen Face? Find Out Now By Medtips Magazine Introduction Ever wake up after a hearty rice meal feeling puffier than usual? While rice is a beloved staple in many cultures—especially in Nigeria and across Asia—some people have noticed that after indulging in too much rice, they develop eye bags or a swollen face . But is rice really to blame? Let’s break it down. 🍚  Can Eating Too Much Rice Really Cause Puffiness? The short answer: Not directly. However, there are indirect ways in which eating too much rice—particularly white rice —might contribute to facial swelling or under-eye puffiness. 1️⃣   Sodium Overload in Rice Dishes While rice itself is low in sodium, it's often eaten with: - Salty stews or soups https://roomsmergeshipwreck.com/sd3f9izw6r?key=5e340e8deb55161236c662054c277acb - Seasoning cubes - Soy sauce or fish sauce - Processed meats These high-sodium additions cause the body to retain water, especially...

Intermittent Fasting : Why Skipping Meals Might Actually Be Good for You If someone told you that skipping breakfast could improve your focus , help you lose weight , and even slow down aging, you’d probably raise an eyebrow. For years, we’ve been told to eat three meals a day—snacks included—and never go hungry. But what if hunger , in controlled amounts, could actually heal the body? That’s where intermittent fasting (IF) comes in. So, What Exactly Is Intermittent Fasting? Intermittent fasting isn’t a diet in the traditional sense. It doesn’t tell you what to eat but when to eat. Think of it as giving your body a break from digestion, allowing it to focus on other important processes—like healing, resetting, and fat-burning. There are different ways to do it: 16:8 method– You eat during an 8-hour window (say, 12pm to 8pm) and fast for the remaining 16 hours. 5:2 method – You eat normally for five days and drastically reduce calories for two. Alternate day fasting – You eat every othe...