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Bodybuilders can usually be found staring down food labels while standing in the aisle at the grocery store struggling with the decision of whether to buy white rice or brown rice. This is a decision that confuses many people. Bodybuilders need to understand the difference between the two types of rice, and then they can use this information to make smart dietary decisions. These are the differences between brown and white rice.
Digestion
Unlike white rice, brown rice contains fiber. Dietary fiber is something that will be removed during processing. Brown rice can assist in the digestion of many other foods and will leave the diner healthier for the long haul, as long as the rice is eaten consistently over a long period of time. This is a health benefit that may be one of the major factors when making a decision ...Posted in: Nutrition | | Comments (0)
Bodybuilders are often seen standing in the grain aisle at the grocery store, squinting at the product labels of two bags of rice, attempting to make the decision as to which to buy: White or brown? It’s a decision that has confused many. Bodybuilders should understand the difference between the two types, and make their dietary decisions using this information. Here is a rundown on the differences between white and brown rice.
Glycemic Index
Brown and white rice have about the same effect on blood glucose levels, with white rice having a ten point advantage on the GI index 100 point scale (about 60 to 50). As a result, white rice will leave the bodybuilder a little hungrier, a little sooner.
Digestion
Brown rice contains fiber, while white rice does not. The dietary fiber is removed during processing. Brown rice will ...Posted in: Nutrition | | Comments (1)

