Health BENEFITS of Brown Rice :
High in Manganese
- helps the body absorb calcium
- important for strong bones and joints
- supports antioxidant enzymes that fight free radicals
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High in Selenium
- helps regulate the production of thyroid hormones
- plays a key role in fertility and reproduction
- helps strengthen the immune system
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High in Magnesium
- aids in muscle contraction and relaxation
- helps manufacture and repair the genetic material DNA and RNA
- supports health blood pressure
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High in Phosphorus
- aids in proper calcium absorption
- helps build and repair bones and teeth
- supports proper nerve function and muscle contraction
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High in Copper
- aids in producing ATP, the body's main source of energy
- helps release stored iron to make oxygen-carrying red blood cells
- assists in making and maintaining strong connective tissues
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Good Amounts of:
MACRONUTRIENT PERCENTAGE OF CALORIES
(1/2 cup, cooked = approximately 109 calories)
MACRONUTRIENT BREAKDOWN
(grams per 1/2 cup cooked)
22.9g
Carbohydrates
2.3g
Protein
.8g
Fat
FIBER & NATURAL SUGAR
(grams per 1/2 cup cooked)
1.8g
Fiber
<.1g
Natural Sugar
NET CARBS
(grams per 1/2 cup, cooked)
21.1g
Carbohydrates – Fiber = Net Carbs
*Recommended fiber intake is 25g for women and 38g for men each day per the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine.
*Natural sugars occur naturally in whole foods. There is no specific recommendation for natural sugars. However, the recommended maximum amount of "added sugar" per the American Heart Association is 24g (6 teaspoons) for women and 36g (9 teaspoons) for men each day. Added sugar is the sugar added to processed and packaged foods and does not include natural sugars. The less added sugar in your diet the better! (4g sugar = 1 teaspoon of sugar)
Nutritional Data Source: U.S. Agricultural Research Service Nutrition Data Release 28.