You can read the positives in the coming entries: Beans are loaded with fiber, a food component that has been associated with lower risks of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer.
They contain protein. They digest very slowly, providing sustained energy and making them an ideal food for those who need to avoid the “blood-sugar roller coaster.” They lower cholesterol.
And they’re loaded with protective phytochemicals, antioxidants, and vitamins.
So what’s the best advice? If you eat rice, stick with whole grain. Forget about white, and definitely avoid “instant” rice. Consider using rice the way the Europeans and Asians do, as a small side dish, about the size of an ice cream scoop.
Rice can be a good food, but not if it’s been processed to death like most of the rice we see in industrial nations. In my opinion, the best use of conventional, processed, instant white rice is as a packing material.
