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Long-Grain Rice

Long-grain rice is a cereal grain with slender kernels that cook up light and separate. It is commonly sold as white or brown rice and used as a staple carbohydrate in many cuisines.

Beneficial properties

gluten-free easy to digest versatile staple grain low in fat source of energy

Nutritional highlights

Long-grain rice provides primarily carbohydrates, with small amounts of protein and B vitamins; brown long-grain rice also contributes more fiber, magnesium, and manganese than white rice.

Caution. Refined white rice is lower in fiber and can raise blood sugar relatively quickly, so portion control may be important for people with diabetes.

Conditions it helps with

Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
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