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I am loosing my appetite for white rice. How many Haitians can say that?

When I was a kid growing up in Haiti I used to love the days my mom would cook rice and beans in the house. But as I get older, I begin to notice that rice is not the best food option for me anymore.
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It took me a while to realize this but whenever I eat white rice it takes me a long time to go to the bathroom.

Did you know? White rice can cause constipation

The other thing I hate about eating white rice is this: After eating it my stomach is full but I feel hungry. Does that happen to you?

I am really loosing my appetite for rice. I hardly eat it anymore. I prefer to consume vegetables and legumes.

How many Haitians can say that?

Some Haitians would die if they spend a day without eating rice and beans.

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Erick Gerard says...

You're one of many other Haitian like myself, who does not consume rice in daily diets: that is by choice, I like vegetables and Haitian more »

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Vanina says...

I don't think so. You can buy it in Florida or anywhere else. It comes in one or two pounds bags easy to get It looks like petit more »

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Woody says...

Is there quinoa in Haiti? What is it more »

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Vanina says...

Try Quinoa It is very good and has less more »

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Gman says...

Well, Woodring my dear friend I don't know about you but I used to sell my rice for only 15 cents (3 Pennies) when I was little. I hated rice more »

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