Brown Rice is a Healthy Choice with One Caveat
Don’t let the small size of a grain of rice fool you. Inside that little husk resides nutrients with the power to reduce your cholesterol levels and lower your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Brown rice outpaces white rice in:
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- Dietary fiber.
- Manganese.
- Magnesium.
- Niacin.
- Phosporous.
- Vitamins B1 (thiamin) and B6 (pyridoxine).
It’s a complex carbohydrate, too, which can help you manage your cholesterol and lose weight. There is one negative on the ledger for brown rice: arsenic. Brown rice contains elevated levels of the naturally occurring toxic element, which is present in many foods. It’s not enough to cause harm in a typical diet. Women who are pregnant, however, may want to limit consumption.