Preserving Nutrients in Brown Rice
What’s the best way to preserve the nutrients in brown rice? Nutrition Diva has the answer.
By
Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS
Monica Reinagel, MS, LD/N, CNS
December 8, 2011
1-minute read
Q. I recently found a recipe for brown rice which produces beautiful, fluffy rice with no chance of scorching. You use about twice the normal amount of water, simmer the rice until it’s almost done, then drain the excess water off and let the rice steam in the pot off the burner. I love the results but am I pouring off important nutrients with the water?
Answer. You probably are pouring off some of the nutrients with the water–but the losses will be fairly small and very unlikely to make a significant difference in your health or nutrition. Read More »