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Dry Short Grain Brown Rice Or Brown Arborio Rice

Dry short grain brown rice, including brown Arborio rice, is a whole grain rice with the bran and germ intact, giving it a chewier texture and nuttier flavor than white rice. It is commonly used in grain bowls, risottos, and other hearty dishes.

Beneficial properties

whole grain provides dietary fiber slow-digesting carbohydrate contains B vitamins source of magnesium supports satiety

Nutritional highlights

Brown short grain rice provides complex carbohydrates, fiber, manganese, magnesium, selenium, and B vitamins such as niacin and vitamin B6.

Caution. Brown rice contains arsenic naturally absorbed from soil and water; frequent large servings may warrant variety in grain choices, especially for young children and during pregnancy.

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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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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