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Brown Rice

Did you know that unlike white rice, BROWN rice has all bran layers intact and thus contains all of its naturally-present nutrients?

These layers of bran act to protect the grain and maintain healthful fatty acids. 

Brown rice contains the highest amount of B vitamins out of all grains. Additionally, it contains iron, vitamin E, amino acids, and linoleic acid. 

Brown rice is high in fiber, extremely low in sodium, and is composed of 80% complex carbohydrates. 

Some of its Benefits:

✔️Promotes good digestion
✔️Balances blood sugar and controls mood swings 
✔️the fiber in brown rice helps lower cholesterol, (1.8 grs of fiber per 100 grs)
✔️moves waste through the digestive tract, 
✔️promotes fullness.
✔️may help prevent the formation of blood clots, as it contains selenium 
✔️helps in maintaining the health of our bones as It is rich in magnesium and calcium.
✔️Its low in glycemic content, so appear to be better for people with type 2 diabetes, as they cause a slow but gradual rise in blood sugars
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Basic rice recipe:
INGREDIENTS
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• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups of water or broth 
• Seasonings to taste 

DIRECTIONS

1. Rinse rice in a bowl of cool water and strain. 

2.Place all ingredients in a pot with a tight fitting lid. 

3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

4. Cover and let simmer for 50 minutes. If you’re not experienced with cooking rice, check it 10 minutes before the anticipated finish time so you don’t burn it (if you do burn it, it’s okay, just try again!)

5.Remove from heat and let sit 10 minutes. 6.Fluff with fork and serve. 

Enjoy!