Should I Eat Brown Rice Instead of White Rice?

Question: Should I Eat Brown Rice Instead of White Rice?

Answer: Brown rice hasn't had the brown-colored bran covering removed, so it's considered a whole grain. Why remove the bran? Most people prefer white rice because it's fluffier and cooks faster.

Brown rice has more fiber than white rice, about three and one-half grams of fiber per cup, while the same amount of white rice has less than one gram.

Brown rice also contains nutrients like magnesium, manganese, and zinc. White rice has reduced levels of these nutrients, but is often fortified with iron, and some B vitamins.

Recipes Using Brown Rice

• Brown Rice With Carrots, Celery and Ginger
• Brown Rice Risotto with Asparagus and Porcini
• Brown Rice Pilaf
• Pecan Rice
• Rice Medley with Shrimp

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_{United States Department of Agriculture. "USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference."}