Coach Camm: Nutrition Nugget of the Week
Be Nice to White Rice.
Somewhere along the line my favorite starch got lumped in with dastardly white bread (gasp!) as a fat-inducing, carb-laden, waist-expanding relic. Meanwhile, little Brown Rice up the aisle is getting all the good pub basically for doing the same job.
Guess what? White Rice is almost identical to Brown Rice in terms of nutritional content. The Brown Rice folk tout the higher protein content – but if you’re relying on rice for your protein source than you’re already in trouble. White rice is technically “processed” and not whole grain because the wheat germ is removed, but for many people that actually helps with digestion.
But White is higher on the glycemic index and will send your blood sugar into orbit right? How often do you eat rice by itself without other foods? Because if you pair it with a protein and fat source (a big ol' steak) that will slow digestion and steady blood sugar levels.
If you are working out with any kind of intensity you need quality carb sources. Quality definitely matters, but pick your battles wisely. No need to fret about the type of rice in your meal as long as the quantity is under control and it doesn’t cause GI distress.
Oh and make sure you actually like the way it tastes - add salt and EVOO.
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