Is brown rice really healthier for us or is it just hype?

Brown rice is much healthier for us because it has way more fiber and minerals. Brown rice takes longer for your body to digest, so it helps you to feel fuller longer. It also has more protein, which also helps keep you satiated. Brown rice contains more micronutrients, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium. It also boasts an abundant amount of manganese, selenium, and copper. Both the bran and germ are still intact in brown rice, which can help keep your digestive system clean and healthy.

Also, studies have indicated that consuming two or more servings of brown rice per week is directly correlated with a decreased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. There are, however, a few drawbacks. Brown rice has more calories, carbohydrates, and fat than white rice.