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Is your stomach feeling uncomfortable and bloated? Have friends telling you that brown rice could be the cause to your bloated stomach? How true is that? Here’s what we have uncovered… Does brown rice cause bloating? Brown rice contains a lot of fiber, starch and raffinose, which are broken down in the large intestine and […]

Been eating the recommended servings of fruits and vegetables every day? Now, you might think that that is enough fiber for a healthy body. But if you suffer from symptoms like irregular bowel movements, feeling hungry even after eating, feeling tired and having little energy, your fiber intake is simply not be enough! According to […]

Developed in the 1930s by a German doctor named Walter Kempner, the Rice Diet is said to treat obesity and other weight-related problems and decrease the risk of heart disease, diabetes, high blood cholesterol and hypertension. But how so? What is the rice diet about The Rice Diet is a low-calorie way to help individuals […]

Brown rice has always been seen as a healthier and nutritious alternative to the typical white rice that we usually consume in our households. Other than reducing cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of cancer, high cholesterol and diabetes, how else can brown rice aid in weight loss? Is brown rice good for weight loss? Read […]

“Keto diet” has been trending since last year, and we hear everyone is talking about the latest trend. But what exactly is a keto diet? Well, ketogenic (keto) diet is a low-carb and low-fat diet that turns your body into a fat-burning machine. In order to put your body in ketosis (a type of metabolic […]

From “I can’t eat too many carbs, I don’t want to gain weight” to “I have been eating too much of carbs, I need to cut down”, carbohydrates (also known as carbs), is a dreaded word that many, especially those on a diet, avoid from. Now, there are a lot of conflicting studies out there […]

Been thinking of shedding those extra pounds? While staying in shape might mean a rigid exercise plan, your diet plays a huge role too. Often, many who wish to lose weight tend to avoid carbohydrates as rice seem to contain a large amount of carbohydrates. However, that is not necessarily true with brown rice. Besides […]

1. Treating brown rice like white rice A cup of white rice usually requires a cup of water. However, due to its outer high-fiber bran coating, an additional ¼ – ½ cup water per cup of rice and a longer time is required for brown rice. 2. Use a measuring cup instead of estimating with […]

Being one of a well-known and traditional beauty secrets, rice water has always been a perfect DIY home remedy for many, with benefits ranging from health to beauty. Making rice water isn’t that hard, since all you need is some rice and water. You can prepare your own rice water by boiling rice, soaking rice, […]