Question of the Day- Brown Rice vs White Rice: Which Is Better?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34350)
May 11, 2018 2:37pm CST
Rice Facts- Brown or White
-Brown rice has 4x more fiber and 4x more magnesium than white rice.
-Brown rice being a whole grain contains more nutrients than white rice.
-Brown rice contains phytates which are also known as anti-nutrients. These anti-nutrients bind to minerals and prevent them from being absorbed by your body.
-However, these phytates do have protective properties which help against heart disease and cancer.
-White rice raises your blood sugar more quickly than brown rice. This can increase your risk for type 2 diabetes.
-White rice is a staple of the Japanese diet and studies show Japanese live long and healthy lives.
So there are some of the facts. Neither type of rice is really bad for you enjoyed in moderation, but do you have a preference? What side of the debate are you on?
Or maybe you just judge by taste? 
Source- Prima (UK)
Photo- healthline.com
Source- Prima (UK)
Photo- healthline.com15 people like this
16 responses
@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
11 May 18
I like brown for some dishes and white for others. I'm on the fence.
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@celticeagle (158958)
• Boise, Idaho
14 May 18
@dgobucks226 ......Some need the brown for sure.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
I can relate to that. Some dishes one just goes better 
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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13 May 18
Maybe you could try a mixture Icydoll. Brown rice is so healthy.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
11 May 18
When we were young we used to have brown rice as staple food in our villages! But with the advancement of time people have become commercial and they wanted to earn more money from rice and they have started polishing the rice. The bye products after polishing were rice bran and this was used as cattle feed. Now since it contains good content of oil it is used to extract oil from it which is rich in healthy omega three fatty acids.
That means the brown rice is the best thing and the white rice is nothing but simply starch which is not good for health especially for diabetic patients. so any day I would prefer brown rice ! Thanks!
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
14 May 18
@dgobucks226 , Thanks a lot dear friend, and just to prove this point I have purchased some brown rice for my wife and son so that they can taste and realize the natural difference!
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@LadyDuck (457973)
• Switzerland
12 May 18
Brown rice takes three time more to cook than white rice and I do not like the taste of brown rice. This is the only reason why I only buy white rice. We do not eat a lot of rice, but Italians are second only to Japanese about long and healthy life... at least it was until the US fast food chains arrived there.
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@LadyDuck (457973)
• Switzerland
15 May 18
@dgobucks226 Well, to be honest, your fast food have ruined many young people. Life expectancy was second only to Japan in Italy, I am not sure our young people will live as long as their ancestors.
Well, to be honest, your fast food have ruined many young people. Life expectancy was second only to Japan in Italy, I am not sure our young people will live as long as their ancestors.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34350)
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16 May 18
@LadyDuck 
So sorry....As I hardly ever go to a fast food place I can only imagine the fattening ingredients they use to make their dishes is not good. Maybe some olive oil is needed instead of what they are using for flavor, lol 
So sorry....As I hardly ever go to a fast food place I can only imagine the fattening ingredients they use to make their dishes is not good. Maybe some olive oil is needed instead of what they are using for flavor, lol 1 person likes this
@Plethos (13560)
• United States
14 May 18
@dgobucks226 - depends on how i feel at the moment.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
Do you have it plain or with different seasonings to add taste?
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@renicemae (4883)
• Philippines
12 May 18
They said brown rice is better for those who had high sugar levels.
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@popciclecold (35085)
• United States
14 May 18
I never thought much about it, we were raised eating white rice, not familiar with brown.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
Yes, white rich was popular in my home too. I like the brown rice though and have it more often now.
@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
Yes, I totally agree about the bland taste of white rice. I will usually get something with flavor when I have that kind maybe a long-grain rice with seasonings or a rice pilaf.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
Yes, seems the fiber and antioxidants found in brown rice are definitely heart healthy!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
11 May 18
White rice is better for you in the long run because brown rice is not processed to the point of eliminating all the shall fragments which are detrimental to the body because our systems cannot process them.
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@Hannihar (129418)
• Israel
27 May 18
@dgobucks226
I also feel that brown rice is better than white rice.
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@Hannihar (129418)
• Israel
27 May 18
@dgobucks226
I like both but I know brown is better for us.
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
There may be some truth to that theory of yours. Brown (darker) contains more nutrients than the white.
Brown (darker) contains more nutrients than the white.1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
Maybe it is just good to make sure we have both in our diets?
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@Hate2Iron (15730)
• Canada
11 May 18
We always go for the brown but I grew up on white!
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@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
Growing up my Mom prepared certain dishes with white rice also. I tend to have more brown rice or ones with flavorings now.
@dgobucks226 (34350)
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14 May 18
From a health aspect I believe it is too. I also find white rice on its own bland.
