Rice is a staple food that helps to feed billions of people across the globe. Rice is inexpensive and a nutritious source of vitamins and minerals, and it comes in many different varieties and a rainbow of colors. With so many options to choose from, people may wonder if certain rices are more nutritious than others.
All rice can fit into a nutritious diet, but Healthline notes the healthiest options are whole grain, unpolished rices like black, red or brown rice. Here is a deep look at these varieties.
· Brown rice: Brown rice has had the outer protective shell, known as the hull, removed. Unlike white rice, it still contains the bran layer and the germ. Brown rice contains flavonoid antioxidants that are good for illness prevention. Brown rice has a slightly higher fiber and protein content than white rice. Fiber can promote feelings of fullness.
