Brown Rice

[quimcunx]

I can't really see the point in eating rice that has had all it's nutritative elements processed out.

I grew up on Uncle Ben's & see that as part of a larger problem. White processed rice is the norm while unprocessed whole grain rice with all it's vitamins & minerals intact is still something of a niche market.

Don't buy that processed white pap - there's really nothing in it except starch - it's just a filler, it's not feeding you That goes for pasta too.

Yep. At home I only use organic wholegrain now. It's rarely an option outside the home though...

 

[pinkmonkey]

I can't really see the point in eating rice that has had all it's nutritative elements processed out.

I grew up on Uncle Ben's & see that as part of a larger problem. White processed rice is the norm while unprocessed whole grain rice with all it's vitamins & minerals intact is still something of a niche market.

Don't buy that processed white pap - there's really nothing in it except starch - it's just a filler, it's not feeding you That goes for pasta too.

Well, I've pondered that too, but I've also spent a bit of time working in China over the years - I've never seen them eat brown rice and there are blimmin' millions of them.

On the other hand they don't eat rice in huge quantity like we do in the West. One small bowl is served, often as the last course in a meal.

I like all rice, brown, white, basmati, frangrant, arborio. I keep about five different kinds. I like organic brown basmati, but last time I baulked at the price (it was nearly three quid for a bag!) and bought ordinary brown rice instead.

I don't like wholewheat pasta at all. It reminds me of dampened cardboard.

 

[Y_I_Otter]

I can't really see the point in eating rice that has had all it's nutritative elements processed out.

That's simply not so. Nobody would suggest that white rice has the same nutritional attributes as brown, but to say all its "nutritive elements" removed strikes me as a bit alarmist.

Milled white rice (not the par-boiled, Uncle Ben sort) is excellent food value in a well-balanced diet, if you prefer it to the brown variety.

 

[Ann Tigonie]

That's simply not so. Nobody would suggest that white rice has the same nutritional attributes as brown, but to say all its "nutritive elements" removed strikes me as a bit alarmist.

I am prone to alarmism. Perhaps I should say most of its nutritional elements processed out. Do the research. Compare unprocessed brown rice with processed white rice.

 

[electrogirl]

Wholewheat pasta is fine. It's less slimy than cheap white pasta.

 

[Y_I_Otter]

I am prone to alarmism. Perhaps I should say most of its nutritional elements processed out. Do the research. Compare unprocessed brown rice with processed white rice.

I have "done the research"; rather a long time ago, as it happens

There is nothing in brown rice that can't be compensated for in an otherwise balanced diet, nothing at all.

At the end of the day it comes down to personal preference-- mine is for a bulk food that digests easily and has a flavour I actually enjoy.

 

[strung out]

wholewheat pasta is gorgeous. i think i already said that earlier in the thread though

 

[electrogirl]

wholewheat pasta is gorgeous. i think i already said that earlier in the thread though

yeah you did, it's like you're in love with it or something.

 

[strung out]

it is good though

 

[Ann Tigonie]

"There is nothing in brown rice that can't be compensated for in an otherwise balanced diet, nothing at all".

Eating wholemeal rice means you don't have to compensate because nutritionally it's there already. You eat what you like, I'm just saying I can't see the point that's all.

 

[killer b]

brown rice is horrible. it's like eating gravel, but without the nice texture.

 

[electrogirl]

it is good though

god why don't you just have sex with it. or something.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

I've had it with A thai green curry. It was gorgeous.

Well I never! I'll give it a shot then.

 

[skyscraper101]

brown rice is horrible. it's like eating gravel, but without the nice texture.

RICIST!!!1!