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All about brown rice > Health & Nutrition
Brown Rice Helps You Take It Down a Notch
Whole grains, such as brown rice, help reduce the risk of chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers. Rice Eaters may also lower their risk of high blood pressure by 34%.
The Scoop on Brown Rice
Just one cup of cooked brown rice provides two of the three recommended daily servings of whole grains, so dig in.
Brown rice is:
- A source of fibre
- A slow burning complex carbohydrate, providing long lasting energy.
Brown Rice Contains
- Phosphorus, which aids in the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth.
- Zinc, niacin, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6, which are all factors in energy metabolism and tissue formation.
- Thiamine, a B-vitamin which helps turn carbohydrates into usable energy for the body.
- Magnesium, which is a factor in energy metabolism and bone development.
| Long grain | Medium grain | Short grain |
| Energy : 111 calories Water : 73,1 g Proteins : 2,6 g Carbs : 23,0 g - Sugars : 0,4 g - Dietary fiber : 1,8 g *Minerals & oligo-elements *Vitamins *Fat & Fatty acids |
Energy : 112 calories Water : 73,0 g Proteins : 2,3 g Carbs : 23,5 g - Sugars : 0,0 g - Dietary fiber : 1,8 g *Minerals & oligo-elements *Vitamins *Fat & Fatty acids |
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Collaboration : U.S. rice / riceinfo.com
Nutritional values : MSCOMM
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