Do Women Who Eat White Rice Weigh Less?

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a study about the importance of choosing brown rice verses white rice, to maintain a healthy body weight.  In this Harvard Medical School / Brigham and Women’s Hospital study,  it was determined that women who ate more whole grain fiber-rich foods consistently weighed less than those who didn’t….woohoo, I’m liking this study because brown rice and brown rice pasta are 2 of my favorite things to eat.   In addition, those consuming whole grains were 49% less likely to gain weight compared to those eating foods made from refined grains such as white rice, pasta and bread.

What’s the difference between the two?
 
Brown Rice:  After harvesting… the outer husks are removed.  What’s left is brown rice.  That’s it…just brown rice, with all its nutrients and fiber intact, giving it a delicious, nutty flavor when cooked. 
 
White rice:  The germ and the inner husk (bran) are removed, then un-naturally polished, destroying most of the healthy nutrients and fiber, and turning it into a refined starch… giving it little flavor when cooked.  Lots of artificial butter, sugar, sodium and flavorings are often added to provide flavor.  Plus, the dummies who originally destroyed the nutrients, decide that the nutrients do in fact belong in the rice (hmmmmmm, wonder how they figured that out), so they turn around, and fortify it with sythetic nutrients.
 
So, eat brown rice… it’s delicious, loaded with nutrients and fiber… and you’ll weigh less doing so.  It’s a win, win!!! 

 

Brown Rice with Chicken and Broccoli Recipe 

 

“Your Best Health is Your Greatest Wealth”  Debi

 

 

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What the Heck is a Tomatillo?

What the heck is a Tomatillo…hmmmmm? 

Farmers markets will soon be opening all over the country.

Not only can shopping at a farmers’ market help improve the health of our family, but it’s an opportunity to teach our kids the importance of eating fruits and veggies, and why filling their little bellies with vitamins and minerals will make their bodies strong and their brains smart.

Most farmers harvest their produce the morning of the market because it’s all about fresh, and fresh means that not only will these foods be higher in nutrients which can protect against certain cancers and other illnesses, but they will look, smell, and taste better than any food we could buy at our standard grocery store.

Turn going to the market into a really fun game for your little ones. Even your pain in the butt picky eaters will love turning a boring trip to the market into a fun, and challenging game. They’re likely to try new foods when they’re having fun, and able to have some say about what gets purchased.

Here are some suggestions:

A splash of color:  For little ones, you could say “let’s go find a rainbow”… for older kids, have a scavenger hunt.  Have them write a list of their 5 favorite colors, this will help them to step away from their food comfort zone.  Before heading to the market, have them fetch their little red wagon or pick out a favorite recycled bag to bring with them.

Give your kids some cash:  If you let them purchase their own food and exchange money with the farmer, you help them to enhance their math skills, build confidence while interacting with adults, and teach them the monetary value of food.

Variety is the spice of life:  Have your kids search for an unusual fruit or veggie… one that they’ve never heard of… hint-tomatillo, or one that they’d otherwise say “yuuuuck” to. This is a great way to get your kids to try a variety of different foods.                                                                                                                                 

Question the farmer:  Help your kids create a list of fun questions to ask some or all of the farmers.  For instance: What time do you have to start each day?  What kind of animals do you have?  How long does it take a tomato to grow?  What are the names of some of your animals?  Do you give tours?  Do you spray synthetic chemicals on your fruits and veggies?

Create a meal:  Have the kids help make the meal that night.  Ask them for meal suggestions, and while you’re all in the kitchen together, have them recall where each ingredient came from.

This fun day at the market not only gives your kids an opportunity to appreciate the food they eat, and the people who grow it, but it will better equip them to make wise food choices in the future.

By the way- What is a Tomatillo?

“Your Best Health is Your Greatest Wealth”   Debi

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Just Fruit…

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Viagra or Blueberries?

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