Rice, primarily composed of carbohydrates, provides about 200 calories per cooked cup, with white rice offering around 45 grams of carbs and very little fat. It is a quick source of energy but is often criticised for its high glycaemic index (GI), particularly in its white form, which can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.

Player-turned commentator Jelena Dokic lashed out Monday at the "disgusting" body-shaming she has endured online while working at the Australian Open.

White fat is the kind of fat we do not want – they tend to sit in deposits where we least want them. Then there’s the other kind of fat, capable of melting away your calories and keep your blood levels in check.

Scientists have finally figured out how the key gene tied to obesity makes people fat, a major discovery that could open the door to an entirely new approach to the problem beyond diet and exercise.

A US health study shows that cutting fat from diet leads to more fat loss than reducing carbohydrates.