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    is brown rice must?

    so im getting very tired of brown rice. The smell is also making my gf sick because shes pregnant and her hormones and senses are out of wack lol. could i just replace the brown rice with oats? or is there something I need in the brown rice?

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    IMO oats are as good as rice if not better.

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    I mean, right now i eat both. Im just getting so tired of brown rice im thinking of just doubling up on the oats.lol.

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    Basmati rice is much nicer IMO

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    how about adding some scallions, red pepper and some garlic??

    or how about sweet potatoes?

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    Rice would be my last choice... oats, sweet potato, quinoa, etc. are all much better choices IMO.

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    just how are we classifying these foods ? on the GI scale ? what about whole wheat pasta?

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    I have also been wondering about pasta.

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    pasta is fine fresh, i cook my food the night b4 and pasta is a pain in the ass the day after (hard and stuck together). i just use white rice anyway, i know ppl that use oats nearly every meal of the day.

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    lol oats every meal.... Do they ever add anything to the oats b/c that stuff is so bland?

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    Quote Originally Posted by nav13 View Post
    lol oats every meal.... Do they ever add anything to the oats b/c that stuff is so bland?
    Splenda, cinnamon and some berries. You can also throw in a scoop of protein powder if it has a good taste and if it fits within your diet.

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    mmmm im getting hungry now

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    ill use sugar free jam sometimes for my oats. Sometimes ill put a little bit of fruit in there or some splenda. oh and yes definitely cinnamon.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gbrice75 View Post
    rice would be my last choice... Oats, sweet potato, quinoa, etc. Are all much better choices imo.
    ding ding we have a winner

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    if eaten with a protein source such as chicken then there is little difference between the GI index of white or brown rice..

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    Quote Originally Posted by nav13 View Post
    lol oats every meal.... Do they ever add anything to the oats b/c that stuff is so bland?
    lol, i use zero sugar nesquik milk shake mix :P love that stuff! mix it with all my unflavoured supps.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MACHINE5150 View Post
    if eaten with a protein source such as chicken then there is little difference between the GI index of white or brown rice..
    agreed. Mixed meals pretty much negate the whole GI thing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gucks View Post
    pasta is fine fresh, i cook my food the night b4 and pasta is a pain in the ass the day after (hard and stuck together). i just use white rice anyway, i know ppl that use oats nearly every meal of the day.
    If you add a splash of EVOO to your pasta and mix it up before you put it in the frig, it will keep it from getting all sticky and clumping together.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sgt. Hartman View Post
    If you add a splash of EVOO to your pasta and mix it up before you put it in the frig, it will keep it from getting all sticky and clumping together.
    Ding ding another winner...lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sgt. Hartman View Post
    If you add a splash of EVOO to your pasta and mix it up before you put it in the frig, it will keep it from getting all sticky and clumping together.
    nice tip thanks very much!

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    The biggest advantage of brown rice is that it has not been milled or processed and buffed up to that snowy white shine.

    Dietitians have confirmed that brown rice is exceptionally high in fiber. It is also loaded with vitamins and minerals. Because brown rice is not milled, it manages to hang on to all of its bran and germ content.

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    Quote Originally Posted by alexford View Post
    The biggest advantage of brown rice is that it has not been milled or processed and buffed up to that snowy white shine.

    Dietitians have confirmed that brown rice is exceptionally high in fiber. It is also loaded with vitamins and minerals. Because brown rice is not milled, it manages to hang on to all of its bran and germ content.
    i just decided this week to switch to brown rice after my trainer told me it is much btr. white rice contains almost no vitamins or minerals at all, brown rice doesnt have a massive amount but for the same price some it btr then none!

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