Only Rice November

Wake up, Rice Your Awareness & Feel the Power

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The Movement

This movement helps people understand rice the right way - as a food that brings balance, nourishment, and energy to everyday life.

At the heart of this initiative lies #OnlyRiceNovember - a challenge led experience that inspires mindful eating and encourages people to discover how rice can make them feel more active, and truly energised.

Rich in natural carbohydrates, easy to digest, and naturally gluten-free, rice supports gut health, sustained energy, and overall well-being - making it a perfect fit for every lifestyle.

Because good health doesn’t come from cutting food out - it comes from understanding it.

This November, be part of #OnlyRiceNovember and rediscover the real goodness of rice.

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The Movement

This movement helps people understand rice the right way - as a food that brings balance, nourishment, and energy to everyday life.

At the heart of this initiative lies #OnlyRiceNovember - a challenge led experience that inspires mindful eating and encourages people to discover how rice can make them feel more active, and truly energised.

Rich in natural carbohydrates, easy to digest, and naturally gluten-free, rice supports gut health, sustained energy, and overall well-being - making it a perfect fit for every lifestyle.

Because good health doesn’t come from cutting food out - it comes from understanding it.

This November, be part of #OnlyRiceNovember and rediscover the real goodness of rice.

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Myth Busting Rice Facts

Myth
Rice makes you sleepy
Fact
Rice helps release serotonin and melatonin - nature's sleep aids. It's science, not sluggishness.
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Rice makes you feel heavy or lazy
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Rice digests faster and is naturally gluten-free, making it easy on the stomach and feeling light.
Myth
Fitness means cutting out rice
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Many athletes and trainers rely on rice for sustained energy and muscle recovery. Balance builds fitness, not deprivation.
Myth
Rice causes bloating
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Rice is low in sodium and gluten-free - it actually reduces water retention and soothes digestion.
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You should avoid rice for dinner
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Rice is light, easy to digest, and helps relax your system - perfect for calm, quality sleep.
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Skipping rice helps detox
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Rice with dal, veggies, or curd is part of natural Ayurvedic detox meals - it calms the system and restores balance.
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Rice isn't suitable for weight loss
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When portioned and paired right, rice supports clean eating and steady energy - gives far better results.
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Rice has empty calories
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Rice provides complex carbs and essential nutrients that support metabolism and brain function - not "empty," but essential.

Fun Facts:
The Light Side of Rice

Fun Fact

Rice has more varieties than Netflix has shows — over 40,000 kinds worldwide.

And none of them buffer.

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The Japanese word for “meal” is the same as “rice” — Gohan.

Because without rice, dinner doesn’t even exist.

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The aroma of basmati comes from the same natural compound that makes popcorn smell amazing.

Biryani is science-approved popcorn.

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Some rice turns purple when cooked — naturally full of antioxidants.

The grain that wears royalty well.

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Cold rice is actually healthier — it forms “resistant starch” that’s great for your gut.

Leftovers got their redemption arc.

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There’s a rice variety in the Philippines so small it’s called “Pinawkan” — the baby rice.

Tiny but mighty.

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Rice can grow in both floods and droughts.

The overachiever of the grain world.

Fun Fact

NASA once sent rice to space to study how it grows without gravity.

Turns out, rice also shoots for the stars.

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Basmati rice expands twice its length when cooked — that’s over 8mm of graceful stretching.

Fitness goals: achieve basmati flexibility.

Fun Fact

The oldest rice ever discovered is 10,000 years old.

Still ageing better than most skincare routines.

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Rice water was the original Korean beauty secret long before serums went viral.

Ancient glow-up recipe: just add rice.

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Farmers in some cultures sing to their rice fields believing the crops grow better.

That’s farm-to-soul care.

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Rice doesn’t just feed people — it also builds houses. Its husk ash is used in eco-cement and bio-bricks.

Sustains the planet, then builds it too.

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Rice paper is used in both Vietnamese spring rolls and traditional art scrolls.

Eat it. Paint on it. Love it.

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Throwing rice at weddings isn’t random — it’s a wish for abundance and fertility.

Every toss is a tiny blessing.

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Some luxury skincare brands now use rice powder in their products.

Because good skin, like good food, starts with rice.

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Rice straw becomes hats, mats, and paper after harvest.

A masterclass in zero waste.

FAQ's

A 30-days awareness and fitness movement by Daawat, inspiring India to take part in #OnlyRiceNovember challenge - to break myths around rice, eat mindfully, and experience how it supports health, energy, and balance.

Visit www.daawat.com/rya , choose your challenge duration (7 / 14 / 21 / 30 days), register with your details, download your Exclusive Expert-Crafted Meal Plan, and get your Digital Badge. Start your journey, share your meals, and invite friends to join #OnlyRiceNovember.

Use #RiceYourAwareness and #OnlyRiceNovember to share your experience, motivate others, and be part of this nationwide movement.

It’s a fitness-driven awareness movement designed to help you feel more energetic, and confident about including rice as part of a balanced, healthy lifestyle.

No problem - #OnlyRiceNovember challenge is flexible. Pick a shorter duration or include rice mindfully whenever you can; every step counts toward a healthier, more balanced you.

Not at all. There are multiple Rice Diet Plans tailored to different regions, preferences, and lifestyles - so everyone can experience the goodness of rice in their own way.

Better energy, improved digestion, and a renewed sense of comfort and balance through mindful eating.

The real reward is the feeling of well-being, energy, and positivity that comes from reconnecting with rice and joining a nationwide movement built on balance and awareness.