Brown rice is a less processed whole grain rice with the inedible outer hull removed, but contains bran layer, and cereal germ that generally needs longer cooking times than white rice. Brown rice gives you more of a feeling of fullness and it’s richer in valuable nutrients for your health. It has a higher fiber content that slows down gastric emptying and reduces the absorption of sugars, ensuring a more prolonged sense of fullness that may help the weight and blood sugar control.
This whole grain contains more vitamins, minerals. It is a good source of folate, riboflavin (B2), potassium, calcium and other beneficial substances for the body. These substances have antioxidant properties protecting the body from damage caused by free radicals. It can help prevent or improve several health conditions, including cellular aging, diabetes and heart disease.
They also have exceptionally high in manganese that is vital important for many processes in the body, such as bone development, wound healing, muscle contraction metabolism, nerve function and blood sugar regulation. If deficiency in manganese, it will link to a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, bone demineralization, impaired growth and low fertility.
When you are looking for a dish that is cheap, easy and healthy to put together, the Mediterranean brown rice salad is just right for you. You can make it in advance and eat it at home, at work or outside with delicious meal or side salad loaded with beans, herbs and spices, and your favorite vegetables. Salads are typically made by combining lettuce or mixed greens with an assortment of toppings and a dressing. You can add almost any food to a salad, but some toppings are more nutritious than others. Try it with different flavor combinations to make it your own!
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