Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a sin to go with Jasmine or texmati? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 I would recommend you stick to a whole grain, so maybe you could try bulghar, quinoa, cornmeal? The reason to eat whole grains is so there are more nutrients, more fiber (slows absorption into the bloodstream, and just plain good for you!). the idea is to eat the least processed foods as you can. From a low Glycemic Index point of view (meaning doesnt spike blood sugar/insulin levels), you could try regular basmati rice (but this is definitely not as good as brown basmati). Not sure what the ICK factor is? I love brown rice, it tastes nutty to me. Maybe you just need to add some flavourings to get used to it? Like one of n's yummy salsa's?? >>>> I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a sin to go with Jasmine or > texmati? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2006 Report Share Posted May 23, 2006 To get used to brown rice, at first I mixed it half & half w/ white and gradually made it all brown. I like brown better now too. Candace > > I would recommend you stick to a whole grain, so maybe you could try > bulghar, quinoa, cornmeal? The reason to eat whole grains is so there > are more nutrients, more fiber (slows absorption into the bloodstream, > and just plain good for you!). the idea is to eat the least processed > foods as you can. From a low Glycemic Index point of view (meaning > doesnt spike blood sugar/insulin levels), you could try regular > basmati rice (but this is definitely not as good as brown basmati). > > Not sure what the ICK factor is? I love brown rice, it tastes nutty to > me. Maybe you just need to add some flavourings to get used to it? > Like one of n's yummy salsa's?? > > > > >>>> I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that > big a sin to go with Jasmine or > > texmati? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Dawn, Are you cooking your brown rice long enough? The rice you are suggesting are all " aromatic " , do you miss that factor in brown rice? You can add herbs, but of course you know that. Once in a while the white rice won't kill you, make it a weight work out day and as close to your first meal after your weights as you can and you will be okay. Barbara > > I would recommend you stick to a whole grain, so maybe you could try > bulghar, quinoa, cornmeal? The reason to eat whole grains is so there > are more nutrients, more fiber (slows absorption into the bloodstream, > and just plain good for you!). the idea is to eat the least processed > foods as you can. From a low Glycemic Index point of view (meaning > doesnt spike blood sugar/insulin levels), you could try regular > basmati rice (but this is definitely not as good as brown basmati). > > Not sure what the ICK factor is? I love brown rice, it tastes nutty to > me. Maybe you just need to add some flavourings to get used to it? > Like one of n's yummy salsa's?? > > > > >>>> I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that > big a sin to go with Jasmine or > > texmati? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Yes, it's a big sin. Trader Joe's sells brown basmati rice in 2-lb bags that's wonderful. Naomi ****** DawnnsBody4Life wrote: > I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a > sin to go with Jasmine or > texmati? > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Ive never heard of cornmeal as an option for a healthy starch? How do you prepare it? Could you do a muffin/pancake with it? -- > > I would recommend you stick to a whole grain, so maybe you could try > bulghar, quinoa, cornmeal? The reason to eat whole grains is so there > are more nutrients, more fiber (slows absorption into the bloodstream, > and just plain good for you!). the idea is to eat the least processed > foods as you can. From a low Glycemic Index point of view (meaning > doesnt spike blood sugar/insulin levels), you could try regular > basmati rice (but this is definitely not as good as brown basmati). > > Not sure what the ICK factor is? I love brown rice, it tastes nutty to > me. Maybe you just need to add some flavourings to get used to it? > Like one of n's yummy salsa's?? > > > > >>>> I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that > big a sin to go with Jasmine or > > texmati? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 maybe I don't like the nutty flavor. Not sure. I am not a huge rice eater and I want to make sure I have a lot of variety getting back into this so I don't get bored. I like the idea of mixing it with a bit of white to get use to it. thanks > > I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a sin to go with Jasmine or > texmati? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 I buy brown rice, wild rice, and a red rice, and I mix them together, perhaps double or triple the brown as the other 2. They look so pretty in the jar,dry. Cook them a bit longer than you would cook brown rice. It's even higher in fiber, and it seems " fancy " to me when I eat it. Etana DawnnsBody4Life wrote: > I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a > sin to go with Jasmine or > texmati? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 I make enough for a week's lunch on Sunday. Then I usually just eat it cold at lunch. > > > I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a > > > sin to go with Jasmine or > > > texmati? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Have you tried the brown Texmati? > > I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a sin to go with Jasmine or > texmati? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Yeah, it does dry out for me too. When I reheat it, I add a tsp or so of water and cover tightly. The steam does the trick. Candace > > > I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that big a > > > sin to go with Jasmine or > > > texmati? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 Another secret to great brown rice is to soak it like beans. Becuase of the hull, water has a harder time penetrating. Soaking softens everything and it cooks more evenly. The best brown rice is Jasmine brown rice. It's nothing like the usual shorter grains, it's much more delicate. I buy it in Asian markets, but I am sure you can track some down. Also to get used to eating it, the trick is mixing it with white then cutting back. Even if you stick to half and half it's better than just plain rice. Sian > > > > I would recommend you stick to a whole grain, so maybe you could try > > bulghar, quinoa, cornmeal? The reason to eat whole grains is so there > > are more nutrients, more fiber (slows absorption into the bloodstream, > > and just plain good for you!). the idea is to eat the least processed > > foods as you can. From a low Glycemic Index point of view (meaning > > doesnt spike blood sugar/insulin levels), you could try regular > > basmati rice (but this is definitely not as good as brown basmati). > > > > Not sure what the ICK factor is? I love brown rice, it tastes nutty to > > me. Maybe you just need to add some flavourings to get used to it? > > Like one of n's yummy salsa's?? > > > > > > > > >>>> I really don't like the taste of brown rice at all. Is it that > > big a sin to go with Jasmine or > > > texmati? > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2006 Report Share Posted May 24, 2006 i always have a quart jar of brown rice and water in the fridge, so when i want to make brown rice, it's so much quicker. it's a great way to measure the rice to water ratio too. visually fill the jar half way with rice, then fill the jar with water. my husband lived in tiawan in high school and that's how the chinese measure rice -- they stick a finger (or something) in the pot and then twice that hieght of water. felicity > Another secret to great brown rice is to soak it like beans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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