Cebu City - Filipinos being part of the Asian country, are rice eaters especially the white variety. Rice is the main staple of the country. Now adays some households are being mindful on the main staple that they consume. 

Most individuals prefer brown rice these days since it said to have more health benefits. Some also mix their white rice with brown rice to have some variety. Brown rice is known as the unpolished rice since the bran and the germ of the rice is still intact, therefore most of its nutrients are retained. Bran is rich in fiber while the germ which is the cored is packed with nutrients. 

The high fiber content of brown rice is its added health benefit. The fiber content in this variety aids in lowering cholesterol level. It also helps in managing diabetes since brown rice belong to the ‘low glycemic index’ group which refers to how fast can a food item raise an individual’s blood sugar level. This benefit is one of the reasons why people especially individuals who have diabetes shift to brown rice. 

Additionally, its fiber content helps in good digestion, as it aids in regulating bowel movement if consumed regularly. It helps in bulking the stool, which gives relief to those who are constipated. Brown rice also helps in proper eating management, consuming brown rice gives that feeling of fullness therefore prevents individual from overeating. For healthy enthusiast and weight conscious individuals, look for brown rice in our net trip to supermarket or local market. // NO I Christine April M. Lopez, RND