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The Health Benefits of Brown Rice

Friday, July 30, 2010

By Camille Warren of Holistik Health
Rice, whose scientific name is oryza sativa, is an ancient food. Its cultivation dates back 9,000 years ago to ancient farms in China. For the majority of history it was a staple food only in China. In time, Arab travelers introduced rice into ancient Greece. Alexander the Great brought rice [...]

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Brown rice and other whole grains can prevent type 2 diabetes

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Natural health advocates have long advocated nutrient-dense, whole grains over the bleached and processed kinds, like white rice and white bread. Brown rice, for example, is loaded with fiber, B vitamins, phytochemicals and other nutrients. Scientists are now documenting that it has specific disease-fighting properties, too. For example, NaturalNews recently reported on Temple University research [...]

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