Short Grained Brown Rice
In Asia, white rice was considered food for the rich. Brown rice was for peasants. But wealthy people were also considered delicate and peasants hardy. In ancient Asian literature, there are some references suggesting that going from brown to white rice will impair the health of those who could afford to eat only white rice. As processing became mechanized, the cost of white rice was greatly reduced, and became more popular in Asia. As one of my Asian friends told me, it soaks up the sauce better.
We are again discoving the benifits of brown rice. Short grained is the most nutritious, and highly benificial to those with any health issues. Red rice and purple rice are other varieties with the outer hull still on, therefore healthy choices.
During World War II gas was rationed. It wasn't practical to use precious gas to haul off the bran, the outside hull of rice, to get rid of it. White rice is created when this hull is removed. With no good place to dispose of the bran it was feed to sick animals, that were going to die anyway. They got well ! Thus the healing properties of brown rice were discovered in the West.
In Asia, white rice was considered food for the rich. Brown rice was for peasants. But wealthy people were also considered delicate and peasants hardy. In ancient Asian literature, there are some references suggesting that going from brown to white rice will impair the health of those who could afford to eat only white rice. As processing became mechanized, the cost of white rice was greatly reduced, and became more popular in Asia. As one of my Asian friends told me, it soaks up the sauce better.
We are again discoving the benifits of brown rice. Short grained is the most nutritious, and highly benificial to those with any health issues. Red rice and purple rice are other varieties with the outer hull still on, therefore healthy choices.
Health & Happiness,
Nancy Burton, L.Ac.
534 Washington St. Ashland, OR 97520
For Appointments Call: 541-646-0134
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