We are what we eat! The food we eat decides our fitness and look. We must have a balanced diet for a healthy life. A balanced diet means our diet must contain a proper proportion of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, calcium, iron, minerals, and other essential nutrients.

Rice is a rich source of carbohydrates. But the white rice is highly processed, which removes its hull, bran, and germ. The germ is the nutrient-rich core covered with bran, which is covered with tough protecting skin hull. In contrast, the brown rice is rice with hull cover removed.

Thus the processed white rice is low in nutrients and vitamins which are present in brown rice. High intake of white rice leads to high blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and increased fats.

White rice is low in fiber and easy to digest, making it suitable for people with a low metabolism. At the same time, brown rice promotes weight loss and provides nutrients. Overall there are some benefits and some health effects for both the type of rice. This article provides you with a possible substitute for rice.