distinguished news (whether you don't already know): rice is gluten-free. Whole-grain,long-grain, white, and black - as long as it's plain and natural,you're good to go whether you' suffer from celiac disease or are gluten-sensitive. Even "glutinous rice" like sticky rice or sweet rice is gluten-free.
Beware of rice mixes (looking at you, RiceARoni), or as they often gain ingredients that contain gluten,like wheat flours and thickeners.
Related:
Is Quinoa Actually Healthier Than Brown Rice?So what's the best rice for your health? Typically brown rice - though the incompatibility isn't too drastic whether you still prefer the flavor and texture of white rice. However, as a whole grain, or brown rice is higher in micronutrients that aid your body function at optimal levels. The white rice has been stripped of these nutrients (and fiber),as the grains themselves are refined and missing the bran and a lot of the germ (components of grains).
Here's a closer look at some of the micronutrients in white vs. brown rice so you can make a better decision for your diet.
Related:
Here Are Over 50 Ways to Cook (and Eat!) Superfood Grains and Seeds
1 Cup Serving, Cooked
White Rice
Brown Rice
Calories
242
218
Protein
4.4 (g)
4.5 (g)
plump
0.4 (g)
1.6 (g)
Carbohydrates
53 (g)
46 (g)
Sugar
0 (g)
0 (g)
Fiber
0.6 (g)
3.5 (g)
Manganese
0.7 (mg)
2.1 (mg)
Magnesium
24.2 (mg)
83.8 (mg)
Potassium
53.9 (mg)
154 (mg)
Source: popsugar.com