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Why brown and not white

Healthier, nutritious and delicious to taste, the super grain is the way to go.

By Madhuri Ruia, Nutritionist, Mumbai

A versatile and nutrient-rich grain, brown rice is a healthier and wholesome choice as it is unrefined and unpolished. Close to its natural harvested state unlike its white counterpart with the fibre and bran or protective outer coating and inner germ intact, brown rice is rich in fibre and has disease fighting antioxidants, vitamin B, phytonutrients and a number of minerals. While the endosperm or the middle layer has proteins, carbs and some micronutrients, the

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