This may sound like a silly question, but is rice a vegetable? As silly as it might sound, most people don’t know the correct answer to this question. What we do know is that rice is a staple food source for billions of people across the globe. Rice fills hungry bellies, provides exceptional energy, and believe it …
Is Rice a Vegetable? a Fruit? No, It’s a Grain, but … Read More »
If your mealtimes are all complete with a generous serving of rice, you might be wondering if you’re consuming too much “junk food”. While some people strongly see rice as a poor diet choice, there are those that see its value. What I would like to know is whether or not rice is junk food …
Is Rice Junk Food? No, But… (Staple Food, Moderation,…) Read More »
If I say the word “rice”, you certainly know what it is. Rice is a grain crop that is a staple food source for billions of people across the globe. It’s a filling meal, has a good nutrient profile (if you make the right choices), and tastes great with a wide variety of dishes. But what else …
15 Common Myths About Rice Debunked (with Evidence) Read More »
It’s a commonly accepted fact that rice is a staple food in certain countries, particularly Asian countries. What isn’t so common is questioning why it is so popular in those countries. Have you ever given it much thought as to why rice is so popular in Asia, but not particularly popular in say, America? What …
13 Reasons Rice is So Popular in Many Asian Countries! Read More »
Have you ever given much thought to whether or not the rice on your plate is actually good or bad for you? Probably not! Most people simply buy what they have eaten their whole lives and give little thought to the possible disadvantages of the foods they put inside them. Are you one of those …
15 Disadvantages & Drawbacks of Eating White Rice (Empty Calories,…) Read More »
If you have ever traveled to certain countries in the Asia-Pacific region (where about 90% of the world’s rice is produced and consumed), you would have seen prolific paddy-field farming of rice. Both young and old work the paddy fields, yielding bag upon bag of rice – a commodity that forms a staple diet in these countries, …
18 Advantages & Benefits of Eating Rice (Health, Low-cost,…) Read More »
Rice is a staple food source that is consumed widely across the world. In fact, it is a staple diet for many people living in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and many other parts of the world. Rice is such a versatile food that it can be consumed in various forms, making it the ideal food …
Rice: 21 Fun and Intriguing Facts (History, Stats, Trivia,…) Read More »
