Brown rice

Brown rice is the whole rice grain with only the inedible husk portion removed.  Because it is more intact it offers more nutrients than white rice.  Additionally because the rice contains more fiber it has less effect on insulin levels (lower glycemic index).

Substitute For Brown Rice

If you don't have brown rice then you have many options for substitutes, here are a few:

• Of course you can use plain white rice but you won't benefit from the fiber and additional nutrients found in brown rice.
• OR -  You can alternate with different types of brown rice such as long grain or short grain or even a brown basmati rice.
• OR - To vary the grain use quinoa which is also high in fiber and cooks faster than brown rice.
• OR - Try pearl barley
• OR - Another substitute is wild rice which is not really rice but a type of grass. The flavor is nutty and the texture chewy and also high in fiber.  We love wild rice as a stuffing for poultry.
• OR - Bulgur is a good grain substitute but does contain gluten.