Should I avoid white rice?

White rice is low in fiber and gets absorbed quickly creating a spike in blood glucose similar to table sugar

Spike in blood glucose creates insulin surge. Insulin surge drops blood glucose too low causing hunger to eat more white rice.

Insulin accelerates conversion of calories into Triglycerides causing weight gain. Over time, insulin surges may lead to insulin resistances and eventually Type 2 diabetes

Brown Rice

Brown rice is the whole grain, only the husk is removed. It has has 3 times the fiber than white rice. It is an excellent source of manganese, and good source of selenium, magnesium, and many B vitamins. The fiber and selenium work in tandem to reduce risk of colon cancer

I recommend switching over to Brown Basmati Rice. Brown Basmati is now readily available at Wal-Mart.