White Rice or Brown Rice? Which is better and why?

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Hey, I'm Keri Glassman here with some quick and simple tips to help you feel just a little

bit better. White rice or brown rice? What's the difference? It's a question I get asked

a lot, especially from you sushi loving people! 70 percent of the rice consumed in the U.S.

is white rice, and this is unfortunate because brown rice is the better choice. A whole grain

has the germ, bran and endosperm intact. A refined grain means that the grain is stripped

of the germ and the bran. White rice is refined! When the outer bran is removed, it loses vitamins,

minerals and fiber. Brown rice contains almost six times more fiber than white rice. Removing

the germ removes more vitamins and minerals, healthy fat and protein. In order for white

rice to become sparkly white it goes through another process called polishing. This process

removes more nutrients, ultimately leaving the rice as nothing more than starch – empty

calories that are neither providing health benefits nor helping to keep you full! If

this isn't enough to change your mind, remember this: One study showed that women who consumed

the most dietary fiber from whole grains were 49% less likely to gain weight compared to

those eating foods made from refined grains. So remember: The next time you have a choice

between brown rice and white rice, go with brown. It's a healthier choice that will leave

you feeling just a little bit better.

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