brown rice
noun
: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ
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What to try: Build your own bowl with a base such as kale and quinoa or brown rice, your choice of protein, up to three veggies and a sauce.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
Whole grains: Oats, brown rice, quinoa, and other whole grains contain fiber, which supports gut health and reduces systemic inflammation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Whole grains: Oats, quinoa, barley, and brown rice are high in carbs but provide significantly more fiber and nutrients than refined, white grains.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Maltose – Sugar in starchy grains and some produce
Necessary glucose can come from foods containing complex carbohydrates, says Kidambi — foods like dark, leafy greens and certain grains, like quinoa and brown rice.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2025
Whole grains: Oats, brown rice, quinoa, and other whole grains contain fiber, which supports gut health and reduces systemic inflammation.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Whole grains: Oats, quinoa, barley, and brown rice are high in carbs but provide significantly more fiber and nutrients than refined, white grains.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Maltose – Sugar in starchy grains and some produce
Necessary glucose can come from foods containing complex carbohydrates, says Kidambi — foods like dark, leafy greens and certain grains, like quinoa and brown rice.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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