Is Rice better than bread?

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asked Dec 11, 2021 in Other-Food Drink by Felixdekatt (1,080 points)
Is Rice better than bread?

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answered Dec 11, 2021 by Cynthiastowel (1,390 points)
Rice is healthier for you than bread as rice contains more nutrients and vitamins.

However bread is also healthy for you as well.

Whether you should choose rice or bread depends on your nutritional goals, as rice provides more vitamins and minerals but bread is lower in calories and carbohydrates.

Whichever you choose, opt for the whole-grain version for the best health results.

If you want to lose fat and lean out then bread is probably the better choice for you pound for pound vs white rice.

This is of course if you equate for the same calories.

It'll make you fuller, for longer than white rice due to its protein and fiber content.

It also has more protein to increase your metabolic rate.

Steamed rice is healthier than fried rice.

When you steam the rice you're cooking it without any oils and when you fry the rice you're cooking it oils and fats.

When you cook foods without oils and fats the foods are healthier.

All types of steamed foods are healthier than fried foods.

Steaming rice is one of the healthier ways to cook this food because this prevents the loss of water-soluble nutrients into the cooking water and doesn't require any added fat.

Steamed rice is a healthier alternative to fried rice, especially if you choose steamed brown rice instead of white.

Though white rice is more processed, it's not necessarily bad. Most white rice in the US is enriched with vitamins like folate to improve its nutritional value.

Additionally, its low fiber content may help with digestive issues.

However, brown rice is ultimately healthier and more nutritious.

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