India, Oct. 29 -- In recent years, rice has gained an unfair reputation as an unhealthy carbohydrate - often blamed for weight gain, inflammation, and weak bones. Many people have even started cutting it out entirely in pursuit of a 'cleaner' diet. But as one of India's most essential staples, rice has long been a key source of nourishment and energy for millions.

Mumbai-based orthopaedic surgeon, health educator, and NutriByte Wellness co-founder Dr Manan Vora is debunking the myth that rice causes inflammation and should be eliminated from your diet altogether.

In an Instagram video posted on October 28, the surgeon points out, "One of the nutrition myths I hear as a doctor is that rice causes inflammation and weakens your bones, but ...