Rice is Nice!
Nutritionally, rice is hard to beat:
"Regular" rice—long grain white rice—is enriched with B-vitamins, including thiamin, folic acid, and niacin, as well as iron. It naturally has minerals like phosphorous, magnesium and potassium.
Whole grain brown rice contains the germ and bran layers, which contain even more beneficial nutrients, like antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. It is a natural source of fiber for a healthy diet.
Rice is a natural source of amino acids that give the body what it needs to build strong muscles. It's naturally sodium- and gluten-free, and hypoallergenic.
Rice is naturally low in fat - 0g trans fats and cholesterol-free.
There's a lot to love in a serving of rice. Make it brown rice and you have even more to enjoy!
Published 12/26/08
