JDPT Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 Your thoughts on brown rice. Is it really as healthy/er as it's portrayed to be? Just had a cup after forgetting it existed for years. I feel as if my body is eating itself. 2
veggirl Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 try quinoa, it's even better for you and quicker to cook. if you're used to processed (white) foods then I guess it might take some getting used to more whole foods. 2
Author JDPT Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 try quinoa, it's even better for you and quicker to cook. if you're used to processed (white) foods then I guess it might take some getting used to more whole foods. I grew up on quinoa. My parents used to feed it to me for breakfast, lunch, and dinner as a child. I haven't touched it in years. I've been eating lentils lately, it has a substantial amount of fiber.
ASG Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 My thoughts on brown rice... it tastes horrible. My ex would only ever eat brown rice and he was a god cook, so that wasn't it... It was the actual taste of the brown rice. I always feel slightly guilty... I really cannot abide whole wheat stuff. Brown bread, brown pasta, brown rice... it just doesn't taste properly to me and I can never stick to it long term... 2
Mr Scorpio Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I love me some brown-rice. There are folks who say that white-rice is actually healthier than brown. I'm fine either way. With all the sauce and vegetables I can't much taste the rice anyhow. 2
Emilia Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 My thoughts on brown rice... it tastes horrible. My ex would only ever eat brown rice and he was a god cook, so that wasn't it... It was the actual taste of the brown rice. I always feel slightly guilty... I really cannot abide whole wheat stuff. Brown bread, brown pasta, brown rice... it just doesn't taste properly to me and I can never stick to it long term... Same. Can't stand that stuff. It's horrible. 1
Andy_K Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I'm the opposite, white rice and bread has always tasted flavourless and bland to me. Particularly white bread - I might as well be munching on a lump of dough. So I always stick with whole wheat stuff. 3
EasyHeart Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I've heard some people say white rice is healthier than brown, while others say that brown is healthier than white. My solution: Eat Meat. 4
BOREDouttaMymind Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 not sure what you mean by " I feel as if my body is eating itself". brown rice is good for you. try not to compare it to white. as long as you eat it, youre good to go.
Author JDPT Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 not sure what you mean by " I feel as if my body is eating itself". brown rice is good for you. try not to compare it to white. as long as you eat it, youre good to go. Usually, when I eat certain foods, specially those high on protein my body feels very "lean" and my muscles feel as if I just finished a weight lifting session. It's an unusual yet good feeling. I hope that helps. I'm certain there is an explanation for it which I'm not acquainted with.
Phoe Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 I like any and all types of rice, but when I have to choose between brown rice and white rice, I choose brown. I'm not 100% sure, but I think it has more fiber. The processing of white rice strips that away. At least I think that's what I read... 1
tman666 Posted February 13, 2014 Posted February 13, 2014 The GI rating of white rice is really only slightly higher than brown rice. From a weight control standpoint, you're better off just paying attention to how much you're eating (this stands true for most things, even lower GI foods). I enjoy the flavor and texture of brown rice in some dishes, whereas white rice does better in others. I'd say just go with what works best with what you're wanting to eat. I've also heard stories that a lot of the "brown rice" you see on shelves is just white rice with color added. I don't know if this is true or not, but I suppose it doesn't really matter that much. 2
Author JDPT Posted February 13, 2014 Author Posted February 13, 2014 I do enjoy the taste of brown rice more as opposed to white or any other color rice. However' it's seldom that I eat rice or carbs for that matter as I haven't been burning as much calories as I used to for the past 2 months. I'm very vigilant with what I ingest which essentially consists of protein, calcium and vitamin D. I manage to sneak in greens here and there as well. I've confirmed a substantial amount of times that carb intake has a direct correlation to future carb cravings, so I simply stay away from it.
FitChick Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 I only eat white rice in Cozy Shack rice pudding. Otherwise I seldom eat any rice. Prefer quinoa or oatmeal or whole grain bread. 1
GorillaTheater Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Same. Can't stand that stuff. It's horrible. Put gravy on it. That fixes just about everything. 1
Author JDPT Posted February 14, 2014 Author Posted February 14, 2014 Put gravy on it. That fixes just about everything. Or ketchup, solves just about anything. 3
Mr Scorpio Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Put gravy on it. That fixes just about everything. Or cream-of-chicken soup with chicken, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, and cheese. 1
Taramere Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 You know that you're seriously procrastinating when you find yourself reading a thread about brown rice and wondering if you have anything useful/insightful to contribute. I quite like that it tastes vaguely nutty. 2
Emilia Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Put gravy on it. That fixes just about everything. Are you sure you aren't English? I like tman's post. He always comes up with a cop out. 1
tman666 Posted February 14, 2014 Posted February 14, 2014 Are you sure you aren't English? I like tman's post. He always comes up with a cop out. They call me Buzz Killington... 1
tinker683 Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 Brown rice is heavier than white rice so I've found it's a little harder to digest. Anything more than a single serving in a day and my stomach will start to hurt really bad.
Author JDPT Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 Brown rice is heavier than white rice so I've found it's a little harder to digest. Anything more than a single serving in a day and my stomach will start to hurt really bad. From the brown rice alone?
tinker683 Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 From the brown rice alone? Yup! Took me a while to figure it pit but yeah it was just the rice 1
HokeyReligions Posted February 18, 2014 Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Put gravy on it. That fixes just about everything. Spoken like a true Texan! I never saw gravy used as freely as when I moved to Texas. If it stands still put gravy on it. If it stands still for more than half a second deep fry it ---- then put gravy on it. I detest brown rice. Oddly enough I do like whole wheat spaghetti. And whole wheat bread. Edited February 18, 2014 by a LoveShack.org Moderator 1
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