The Rise of Rice

What can I say? I love rice! Whether its white rice, brown rice, coconut rice, or jasmine rice, I love it. Its so nice to put it on the stove, go on a run, and serve it with dinner. One of the best parts about it is that it goes with everything, and it doesn't go bad right away. A question I get asked all of the time is, "is brown rice better than white rice?" and this is such a great question! Based on your diet, or how you prefer to eat, one is better than the other. I grew up thinking that brown rice was always the better and healthier option, and technically it is, but for most, it doesn't taste as good as white rice. If you hate brown rice, DON'T EAT IT! Sure it may be better for you, but not by that much. Another problem with brown rice is that, for those of us with bowel movement issues, it is harder for your body to digest because the bran and germ irritate your digestive track. Besides that, brown rice is extremely healthy, full of manganese, various natural oils, and it promotes weight loss. Overall, rice isn't the best food for you no matter what kind of rice. It is definitely better than butter and pasta, but not as good as cauliflower and spinach. If you want to loose weight, but you aren't ready to give up good tasting foods, don't throw out rice! Like all foods there is an unhealthy way to eat rice, but that doesn't mean you have to. Some of the best recipes are the healthiest