It’s lean, its mean, and its holding its own on the protein scene. Brown rice protein is becoming very popular and I’m sure its raving reviews have everything to do with it. Everyone recognizes brown rice for its proverbial superiority to white rice. F.Y.I., brown rice and white rice both originate as nutritional equals, the only difference is white rice is raped of its nutritional goodness during its processing. Take away the bleaching process, the chemical agents and the extreme heat during the making of white rice and you get brown rice. But I digress; brown rice is considered a power food because it is inundated with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Sprouted brown rice is even better with more fiber and aminos than its unsprouted counterpart. The protein in brown rice is one of the highest quality plant based proteins available. It also contains enzymes that naturally separate the carbs from the protein yielding a product that is usually about 80% protein. Extra amino acids like arginine (a precursor to nitric oxide that dilates blood vessels and expedites the delivery of nutrients to the muscle) and glutamine (promotes recovery, muscle growth and improved immunity) also join the fray boosting this products’ market value. Couple this with increased digestibility and its hypoallergenic nature and you’ve got a contender. Feel free to see “what brown can do for you” (UPS Man voice).
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What You Know About That Brown Rice…Protein?!
Posted: October 10, 2011 by williampower in NutritionTags: brown rice, protein, white rice
