Healthy Replacements for White Rice
White Rice Brown Rice
Clearly, brown rice has a lot more calories and carbohydrates than white rice. It also has more Potassium, Fiber, and Protein. I would say that the benefits outweigh the extra calories and carbs, as long as you control your portions.
*Brown rice reduces the risk of heart diseases, helps digestion, controls high blood pressure, and reduces constipation. Brown rice also contains nutrients such as B vitamins, calcium, iron, manganese, and selenium.
Other alternatives to white rice include:
Barley: packed with fiber and protein - stir into soup or mix into a casserole
Bulgur: use to bulk up a veggie burger or add to cold salads
Farro: combine with vegetables to make a grain salad
Quinoa: stuff vegetables or make an oatmeal-style breakfast
Brown Basmati Rice: nutty flavor, works well in everything from stew to rice pudding, rinse before cooking
Couscous: try it with anything that you would normally use white rice for
Allyou Magazine, October 2012
Time to Experiment with healthier alternatives! Good luck!
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