Many people choose brown rice over white because they think it is the healthier option. After reading this post, you may just change your mind and your diet.
Most varieties of white and brown rice have moderate glycemic index (GI). Low GI foods help maintain stable blood sugar while a diet rich in high GI foods has been linked to an increase in heart disease, diabetes and obesity. Some people choose brown rice because of the fiber and mineral content, however white rice provides other beneficial minerals. Neither is really a nutrient dense food but both are healthy options for those who are gluten-intolerant. Rice is also easy to make, versatile and affordable. Mixing different rices together can help lower the GI. Jasmine rice (which has the highest GI for rice at 89) mixed with wild rice (a GI of 57) drops the rice mixture to a GI of 49. Rice combined with beans also provides a complete protein for a meat-free meal (see my recipe page for some meat-free protein packed meals).
Brown rice can be hard for some people to digest because of the phytic acid. See my recipe page for an easy solution in how to absorb more nutrients from brown rice...and it also makes the best brown rice I've ever tasted!
So in conclusion I say mix it up...eat brown rice...eat white rice...try different variations in both categories and mix them in different combinations. Keep in mind though that it really comes down to portion size. Check out my video titled "Are You Sure You're Hungry" if you struggle with portion control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
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