Brown Rice(ब्राउन राइस)

History of Brown Rice

Rice was believed to have been first grown in China around 6,000 years ago, but now recent archaeological discoveries have found primitive rice seeds and ancient farm tools establish back about 9,000 years. For the majority of its old history, rice was a staple only in Asia.

All about Brown Rice(ब्राउन राइस)

Rice is a one of the grain mostly used in Indian households. Brown rice is a variety that is un-milled or partly milled and is considered as a good whole grain. Brown rice contains all the natural components - the bran, germ and endosperm. The basic difference in the white rice is stripped off the first two layers only to be left with the starchy endosperm. On the other side, brown rice is obtained by removing the outermost layers of a grain of rice. A chewy rice with a nutty flavors, it is more good asnd nutritious than the more commonly used white rice but goes rancid faster. Brown rice is also called unpolished rice and is slightly brown in color. Brown rice is available in both short grain and long grain varieties. After the milling process rice loses most of its essential vitamins and minerals and therefore brown rice is considered to be healthier and nutritious. Although, the calorie and carbohydrate content is the same in boththe rice.

It is obtained by removing the outermost layer of a grain of rice.The brown rice chewy rice with a nutty flavor, it is more nutritious than the more commonly used white rice. Brown rice is also called unpolished rice and is slightly brown in color. Brown rice is available in both short grain and long grain varieties.After the processing rice loses most of its essential vitamins and minerals and therefore brown rice is considered to be healthier. Although, the calorie and carbohydrate content is the same in both the rice.

Which is Most healthier White rice or Brown Rice?

Brown rice is packed with fibers. In fat,brow rice has a higher fiber contents than white rice. Fiber gives it a high satiety value which helps in keeping you full for longer energy.And also brown rice is a great alternative for those who are trying to manage their weight.
Brown rice is also a great source of manganese which makes it good and heart-friendly. Manganese helps in maintaining healthy cholesterol levels and maintaning body health ,lossing weight. After the cutting process, rice loses almost half of its manganese content. Brown rice also contains various essential natural oils which is lost after processing it.

It is also has a low glycemic index (the rate at which the body absorbs sugars). It releases sugar slowly and takes longer to digest in body. This way it helps in conteroling  the metabolism and maintaining steady blood sugar levels. Studies have shown that brown rice helps in reducing the risk of type-2 diabetes(T2D) is a form of diabetes that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin.  Processed rices has a higher glycemic index more than brown rice.

How to cook brown rice?

Ingredients - Bring rice, water, and salt (1/4 teaspoon per cup of rice) to a boil.

Boil it like regular rice and then Cover, and reduce to a slow, steady simmer in its own moisture for about ten more minute.Always use a larger pan for cooking rice, it helps in achieving a soft and consistent texture.

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