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Grains

Brown Rice

Brown rice is a whole grain with the bran and germ intact, giving it a nuttier flavor and chewier texture than white rice. A 1/2-cup serving provides complex carbohydrates along with some fiber and minerals.

Beneficial properties

whole grain source of complex carbohydrates contains dietary fiber provides steady energy contains minerals

Nutritional highlights

Brown rice provides carbohydrates, fiber, manganese, magnesium, selenium, and small amounts of B vitamins.

Conditions it helps with

Constipation

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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)

Includes: Diabetes Type 2

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High Cholesterol

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Weight Gain & Obesity

Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain

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Recipes featuring Brown Rice

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Quesadillas

Spanish-Style Fava Beans

Black Bean Burgers

30-Minute Chili

Mexican-Style Vegan Bean and Rice Casserole

Low-Fat Homemade Nut Yogurt

Vegan Sushi Tacos

Quick and Easy Noodle Soup

Jambalaya-Style Collard Wraps

Kid-Friendly Chopped Salad

Lemon Dill White Bean Grain Bowl

Golden Turmeric Breakfast Rice Pudding

Miso Roasted Veggie Rice Bowl

Green Chile Rice with Black Beans

Grilled Black Bean Veggie Burgers

Costa Rican Rice and Beans (Gallo Pinto)

Burritos with Spanish Rice and Black Beans

Tofu and Veggie Frittata

Vegan Soba Noodle Salad

Kimchi Noodle Salad

Sicilian Rice Balls with Mushrooms and Peas

Ultimate Vegan Gravy

Sweet Potato and Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings

Spicy Tomato Sushi Rolls

Butternut Squash Risotto

Thai Green Curry Chickpeas with Spinach

Fold-Up Rice and Black Bean Quesadillas

Hollywood Bowl Brown Rice Salad

Ponzu Noodle Salad

Veggie Summer Rolls

Quick-Pickled Japanese Cucumbers

Crispy French Toast Cups with Bananas Foster Topping

Vegan Pastitsio with Lentils (Greek Lasagna)

Indian-Spiced Cauliflower and Potato Casserole

Vegan Rice Casserole with Lentils

Potato-Spinach Casserole with Trumpet Mushrooms

Wild Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto

Pumpkin Risotto Frittata with Mushrooms

Mushroom and Green Pea Risotto

Mexican-Style Brown Rice

Mexican Rice Soup

Almost Instant Peanut Sauce

Creamy Poppy Seed Dressing

Confetti Cornmeal Muffins

Chocolate-Strawberry Vegan Whoopie Pies

Easy Curry Noodles with Veggies

Thai Green Curry Rice

Easy Thai Noodles

Thai Chickpea-Almond Curry

Thai Red Curry Noodles with Stir-Fried Vegetables

Thai Basil Eggplant

Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls with Mushrooms

New American Veggie Cheeseburgers

Greek-Style Stuffed Tomatoes

Amazing Nut Roast

The Best Vegetarian Meatloaf

Kale Pesto (in 5 minutes!)

Creamy Butternut Squash Pasta

Pesto Pasta Salad (in 30 minutes!)

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad (Vegan!)

Broccoli and Wild Rice

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