There are many people who thinks that brown rice is better that white rice, but there are studies that prove this wrong. Check out the article we found at The Hearty Soul.
Although brown rice isn’t bad for you, per se, there are a lot of reason for you to choose white rice over it (aside from the fact that it tastes better). For one, brown rice contains more phytates than white rice.
Phytates, otherwise known as phytic acid, is often referred to as an “anti-nutrient” due to the fact that it blocks the absorption of several health-beneficial minerals, many of which are found in rice. These include iron, zinc and calcium.
Although most of the time this blockage of minerals does not pose a serious threat to your health, it has been reported that eating high-phytate foods throughout the day can lead to a mineral deficiency and many of the unpleasant symptoms that accompany it.
Many people claim brown rice is healthier than white because it contains more vitamins and nutrients, however the fact that it also blocks your body from absorbing these nutrients pretty much makes that point obsolete.
In conclusion, don’t get caught up in all of the labels that people place on “good” or “bad” food. In most cases, there are benefits and disadvantages to both. However, in this case, I think white rice takes the cake in terms of taste, nutrition and overall health.
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Anonymous
Oct 06. 2016
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