Guest guest Posted February 24, 2003 Report Share Posted February 24, 2003 BROWN RICE – Why It"s Powerful Whole–grain brown rice helps balance blood sugar because it falls in the middle of the glycemic index and contains fiber (which also benefits your digestion). It provides a good dose of the bone–building minerals magnesium and phosphorus, as well as mood–enhancing B vitamins. In fact, Haas considers brown rice the perfect complex carbohydrate; it"s less allergenic than wheat and a good source of the minerals selenium and zinc. Cooking Tips Black Bean Salad with Rice: Toss 1 cup cooked brown rice with 1 cup drained canned black beans. Add 1 cup chopped red and green bell peppers, 1 chopped serrano chile, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and 2 sliced scallions. Toss with juice of 1/2 lime and 1 tablespoon extra–virgin olive oil. Rice with Spinach: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup diced onion until tender. Add 2 cups water and 1 cup brown rice; cover and simmer over medium heat for 45 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh spinach until wilted. Season with dried oregano or basil. If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. - Vincent Van GoghPost your free ad now! Canada Personals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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