Eat Brown Rice!

[Kalista]

Brown rice is an excellent addition to any meal. It has a rich, chewy texture that is great as a side dish; mixed with beans, herbs, vegetables, or chicken; or added to a burrito or soup. A serving of brown rice is a great source of selenium, which can cut your cancer and heart disease risk. And it also contains 2 milligrams of vitamin E, which is an excellent antioxidant that helps repair your muscles. It also helps lower cholesterol and reduces the risk of metabolic syndrome, which can lead to obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. So ditch the white rice, which is a refined grain linked to weight gain. Brown rice pairs well with almost any entrée – chicken, beef, pork, tofu, veggies, etc. – so don’t be afraid and give it a try tonight!

 

[Hear Again]

i love brown rice (white rice too, for that matter).

 

[naisho]

Yep! Go brown, or yellow, or even purple or EVEN black rice!
These contains tons more nutrients than your standard white rice. Stuff like fiber, vitamin nutrients like Kalista mentioned, and tons more - go search them up.

The problem with white rice is that the nutrients are stripped out so all you're getting is a bowl of rice full of glucose. Not that it's bad, it's only when you aren't going to work out the rice after you eat it, that's where it gets bad - the extra energy I believe is converted into stored energy in your body thus giving you extra weight, which leads to future problems.

 

[Rio]

Yes, I ate brown rice today with orange chicken from Trader Joe's store. Yum!

 

[sunflowergal]

I alway eat brown rice with vegetables often.

 

[Hear Again]

The problem with white rice is that the nutrients are stripped out so all you're getting is a bowl of rice full of glucose. Not that it's bad, it's only when you aren't going to work out the rice after you eat it, that's where it gets bad - the extra energy I believe is converted into stored energy in your body thus giving you extra weight, which leads to future problems.

i always thought rice (brown or white) was recommended to help people lose weight. interesting!

 

[Hear Again]

according to this website, rice has been proven to be a good food for those trying to lose weight:

HowStuffWorks "Rice: Natural Weight-Loss Foods"

"Through the centuries, rice has proven its versatility as a healthy weight-loss menu offering."