Comments on: Three Rice Options for Diabetics

By: RAMINDER

RAMINDER — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:17:47 +0000

tO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BOTH BASMATI & PARBOILED RICE ONE CAN GO FOR BASMATI PARBOILED RICE WHICH IS FREELY AVAILABLE. BOTH BASMATI AND NON BASMATI COULD BE PARBIOILED.

By: DR.M.SOMASUNDRAM

DR.M.SOMASUNDRAM — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:59:08 +0000

Dear readers,
kindly be informed of the following facts about unpolished rice [ brown rice/ parboiled rice/ so-called modified and enriched rice/ ] : it has about 2.6 gms % of fiber compared to about 0.4 gms % in polished varieties [ the myriad benefits derived from adequate fiber intake]; higher protein levels compared to polished varieties; availability of several fat-soluble vitamins chiefly thiamine (vb1); beneficial minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, chromium, vanadium,zinc, copper, etc (major portion discarded during refining process); orizanol, a natural PUFA acid found in rice bran which has a beneficial effect on cholesterol management .
As life is following a fast pace, nutrients are discarded at many steps of food production, consumed persistently over many years [ all the more ideal for diabetics who are in a narrow spectrum of food choices] shall decide on the good- health path or ill- health path depending on your food choice.
Be wise, choose the most nutrient dense foods as a nutritional insurance.

By: Acai Berry

Acai Berry — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:56:41 +0000

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By: Tad Hanna

Tad Hanna — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 06:03:09 +0000

I am rather surprised that the author thinks that brown rice tastes “horrible.” I find it delicious and flavorful, much more delicious than white rice, which I personally consider bland. Perhaps he is either purchasing an inferior quality rice or preparing it improperly. If you buy bulk organic short-grain brown rice in a natural foods store, then cook it with spring water, ration 2 cups of water to 1 cup of rice, with 1/4 tsp salt, you will get a delicious batch of brown rice. Boil 2 cups of water in a heavy pot, add the salt, add the rice, cover, and boil for 3 minutes at a high boil, then lower the heat to very low, cook for 45 mins to 1 hour (till all water is absorbed), and yum!

By: sheik md. jalal uddin

sheik md. jalal uddin — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:37:05 +0000

i want to know how much uncooked parboiled rice need to cook for one serving for a diabetic patient. Is it ok three times eating rice as a principal food for diabetic patients.

Sheik Md, Jalal Uddin

By: Manni

Manni — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:24:53 +0000

does pasta has a low GI , if it does shud we go for the whole grain pasta or just the regular pasta is fine and if it is, shud we choose some types like linguine and noodles over other types ? , and why it wud make a difference?!!!!!!
thanks

By: Manni

Manni — Thu, 27 Dec 2007 22:20:35 +0000

hi, i now taking care of the GI in ma food , and i have already converted to brown rice rather than white rice , and u said that it cud has GI of 55-87 but i wud like to know , how to figure it out if one brand has a GI lower than the other coz i dont wanna eat a brown rice that has a higher GI of the white one , another question i wud like to know wud it be betta if i converted to the brown basmati rice than just sticking to the white basmati