Health Benefits of Brown Rice

Aside from providing energy and basic nutrients, refined white rice does not have any health benefits. On the other hand, regular consumption of brown (whole grain) rice can be beneficial

Heart Health
Heart disease includes heart attacks and strokes, and is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

a) Whole grains may also have beneficial effects on body weight and diabetes, effects that are closely associated with cardiovascular disease.

b) Keep in mind that all of these studies are observational. They show an association between whole grains and health, but cannot prove causation. 

c) One thing is clear, whole grain brown rice contains a number of heart healthy components, such as minerals, antioxidants, lignans, and dietary fiber.

d) A randomized controlled trial in 21 Korean men and women, half of which were obese, studied the effect of high-fiber rice on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. 

e) Eating high-fiber rice as a substitute for white rice led to weight loss, accompanied with a decrease in cholesterol in the obese subjects.

f) Taken together, eating brown rice and other whole grain cereals may have beneficial effects on heart health.

Summary 

a) Rice is a popular cereal worldwide, especially in Asia.

b) Rice is the most commonly eaten type, but brown rice is becoming more common as a healthier alternative.

c) As a good source of several healthy minerals and antioxidants, brown rice may help prevent heart disease. 

d) On the other hand, high consumption of white rice (especially sticky rice) has been associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

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