White and Brown Rice Products

Rice is an extremely healthy food for a number of reasons. Rice is a complex carbohydrate, which means that it contains starch and fiber. Complex carbohydrates are digested slowly, allowing the body to utilize the energy released over a longer period which is nutritionally efficient. Rice has low sodium content and contains useful quantities of potassium, the B vitamins, thiamin and niacin. An average portion of rice (50g) provide about 11% of the estimated average daily requirement of protein. Those looking to reduce their fat and cholesterol intakes can turn to rice because it contain only a trace amount of fat and no cholesterol. Rice is also gluten free, and therefore, suitable for those afflicted with Celiac Disease. It is easily digested, and makes a wonderful food for the very young and elderly. For a change of pace and some added nutrition, try Brown Rice. It's a little more hearty and includes the germ and the bran of the whole rice kernel.