White Rice vs. Brown Rice

[Megadeth]

Hey fellas. I'm on a bit of a cutting diet, but like most guys here, I'm looking to maintain some mass and muscle. I've been eating plain white rice (which I hate lol), but I have this buddy that constantly gives me hassle about it because of the high glycemic levels and tells me to swtich to brown. What do u guys prefer and why?

[CMonkey]

Personally, I prefer brown rice. It has a lower glycemic score, plus I think it tastes better.

[Twist]

depends on when you eat it. pwo i would do white, prewo i would do brown... actually all times except I would do brown except morning and pwo.

[sizerp]

I would ditch rice altogether, as it lacks nutrients in general. Try sweet potatoes, or quinoa, black beans, lentils, buckwheat, red potatoes (for PWO).

Brown rice does have the benefit of added fiber to your diet. However, if you must chose between the brown and white rice > Brown is best.

White rice is a complex carb, however it has been refined as a starch. If you're looking to maintain or build mass, it would be acceptable to utilize for PWO, IMO.

GL.

[Twist]

sweet potatoes are king

[Megadeth]

Well, what about these potatoes guys? I don't think I've ever tried sweet potatoes, but aren't reg. potatoes full of starch and have a high glycemic level as well?

[NBRD1808]

i often use basmati rice, meant to have a lower GI value than brown rice itself. As for your above question sweet potatoes are lower GI than reg potatoes

[Megadeth]

Very good sir. Thanks a lot fellas. Greatly appreciate your opinions and advice.

[Older lifter]

Here an idea, if you have a rice cooker, add 1 cup brown rice one cut up potatoe one cut up sweet potatoe, when cooked add a tin of tuna mix and enjoy. makes a good afternoon snack.