White rice is the undisputed king of the Filipino plate. Whether it is a side for Chickenjoy or the base for a Mang Inasal feast, it is the one constant in my diet.

Before I can understand how complex meals affect me, I need to know my body’s “ground zero.” Testing plain rice without any ulam or oil allows me to see its raw impact on my blood sugar.

Establishing the Control

I am treating this like a laboratory experiment. By eating exactly 100 grams of white rice after a 15-hour fast, I create a clear data point.

This “Baseline” will serve as the gold standard for every future test. Once I know how rice behaves alone, I can see if adding proteins like a McDonald’s burger patty or KFC chicken actually blunts the spike.

Why Accuracy Matters Now

At 77kg, my goal is to decode my metabolism with precision. Starting with the most common carb in the Philippines ensures my journal is built on a solid foundation.

I want to see the unedited truth of the “Rice Life.” If I can’t handle a simple bowl of rice, it changes how I view every other meal moving forward.