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the globe, rice is a major food staple—it’s been a mainstay in countries like
Japan and India for thousands of years, and it’s still hard to argue with its
versatility in modern kitchens.
But is rice healthy? Well, it depends on who
you’re asking, and what kind of rice you’re asking about. The two types that
pop into your head are probably brown rice and white rice. Brown rice is a whole grain, and it contains three parts: the bran (the
outer layer), the germ (the tiny embryo), and the endosperm (the starchy part
of the grain). In brown rice, the bran and germ are kept around for their fiber
and nutrient content.
“White rice has had the bran and germ removed,”
says Los Angeles-based dietitian Patricia Bannan, MS, RDN,
author of Eat Right When Time Is Tight.
That basically leaves the endosperm, which is what you think of when you
picture a grain of white rice.
White
rice versus brown rice
It seems like common knowledge that brown rice
is “better” for you than white rice, and in many ways, that’s true. “Rice is
not all created equal—brown rice varieties have more natural nutrients [like]
fiber, vitamins, minerals, and protein, and white rice varieties have been
stripped of the natural nutrition and need [nutrients] like B vitamins to be
re-fortified,” says Nashville-based dietitian Jenny Beth Kroplin, RD, LDN, CLC.
This means that white rice isn’t considered a
whole grain like brown rice is, and it’s no secret that whole grains win out
over refined carbohydrates in a healthy diet. But there’s more to the argument
than “white rice is bad, brown rice is good.”
For one, there’s no shortage of rice varieties
around the globe. White rice and brown rice are actually pretty broad
categories. In fact, “there are over 120,000 varieties of rice worldwide and
they are categorized by degree of milling, kernel size, starch content, and
flavor,” says Bannan.
Jasmine rice and basmati rice are common
grocery store finds with different flavor profiles, and they each come in brown
rice and white rice versions. Other popular rice varieties actually have unique
(and sometimes superior) health benefits compared to the “regular” stuff.
One of the best picks is black rice (it
surpasses brown rice in the health benefits department), says Kroplin.
“Commonly called ‘forbidden rice,’ it is the most nutritious rice in the rice
family—it’s high in fiber, antioxidants, protein, and iron,” she says.
“However, it is highest in calories, so portion control should be carefully
considered.”
Red rice is another option. “It has a unique
color due to its anthocyanin content, which also provides a big boost of
antioxidants,” says Bannan.
Other common rice varieties aren’t actually
rice. “Wild rice is one of the most nutritious [options]—it’s actually a
semi-aquatic grass native to North America,” says Bannan. “It’s high in
protein, low in fat and sodium, a good source of fiber, and provides vitamins
and minerals.” So while it’s not technically rice, it looks a whole lot like
it, and it has some similar benefits.
Overall, there’s a lot to love about most kinds
of rice (including white rice, believe it or not). But there are also a few
drawbacks to keep in mind—even brown rice isn’t perfect. Here’s what you need
to know about rice’s pros and cons.
Benefits
of rice
1. Rice is a quick energy source. Unless
you’re a ketogenic diet follower,
carbs are a good thing—the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans say that the macronutrient should make up about 45 to
65 percent of your daily calories (and they suggest that at least half of that
should be whole grains, like brown rice, says Kroplin). Carbs are your body’s
main fuel source, and as rice is broken down into sugar and enters your bloodstream
(like all carbs do), the glucose is shuttled to your cells to power up your
activities.
Brown rice is digested more slowly due to its
fiber content, whereas white rice will spike your blood sugar more quickly.
While that’s generally not a great thing, white rice can actually be a better
choice for athletes who need an easily digestible fuel source before a race or
event.
2. Rice is generally safe for people with food
sensitivities. “Rice is the least allergenic of all grains,”
says Bannan, which makes it a good choice for people who have food
sensitivities or allergies (or even just suspect they might). It’s naturally
gluten free (although those with Celiac disease should read the label to make
sure it was processed in a GF-friendly facility), and as of now, any rice you
can buy is also GMO-free.
3. Brown rice is a good source of fiber. While
the hull is stripped from white rice, brown rice is an excellent source of
fiber, which helps to lower inflammation, improve gut health,
and boost metabolism.
In fact, this fiber content may be to thank (at least in part) for some of the
health benefits of brown rice overall. “Research shows brown rice helps reduce
the risk of chronic disease and certain cancers, and it plays a role in weight
management,” says Bannan.
4. Rice is an excellent source of vitamins and
minerals. Rice has more than 15 vitamins and minerals, says
Bannan. “Some of the nourishing nutrients brown rice contains are key B
vitamins, phosphorus, selenium, and magnesium, and just one cup of cooked brown
rice can meet a large portion of daily manganese needs,” says Kroplin.
While brown rice is naturally higher in these
nutrients, white rice is often enriched with them along the way (like B
vitamins and iron). So, while it’s been processed, white rice isn’t necessarily
nutritionally void.
Drawbacks
of rice
1. Measurable levels of arsenic have been found
in rice. “There is recent research suggesting that
rice can contain arsenic levels, primarily in brown rice since it accumulates
in the outer layer of the rice,” says Kroplin. “A Consumer Reports study
found measurable levels of arsenic in all 60 varieties of rice tested.”
Arsenic is a toxic carcinogen, and exposure has
been linked to several types of cancer (among other major health issues).
Unfortunately, there’s no FDA regulation on how much arsenic is allowed in
food, so it’s important to be mindful of how much rice you’re eating and where it’s
from, says Kroplin.
“I would suggest buying brown rice primarily
from California, India, or Pakistan, where arsenic levels have been found to be
one-third less [than other places],” she says. Try to steer clear of rice from
Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas, which have some of the highest levels of
arsenic, she adds.
2. Brown rice may reduce your body’s ability to
absorb other nutrients. “Brown rice contains the ‘antinutrient’ phytic
acid,” says Bannan. Phytic acid, or phytate, is an antioxidant compound found
in plant foods. It’s considered an antinutrient because research has found that it
can get in the way of your body’s ability to absorb nutrients like calcium,
iron, and zinc (among other vitamins and minerals).
Because phytic acid is found in bran, this is
only an issue with brown rice—so white rice doesn’t contain the antinutrient.
3. Rice has a relatively high glycemic
index. While the energy your body gets from rice is a
good thing, there is a dark side to it. Rice has a high glycemic index,
meaning it spikes your blood sugar quickly, which can lead to crashes (cue:
fatigue, headaches, and cravings).
This is a bigger issue with white rice, since
it doesn’t contain much fiber to slow down this spike. “[Brown] rice is
comprised of complex carbohydrates that are more slowly digested than simple
sugars, allowing the body to maintain more consistent long-term energy levels,”
says Bannan.
So, is
rice healthy?
Ultimately, rice can absolutely have a place in
a well-balanced eating plan. While white rice isn’t necessarily bad, both
Bannan and Kroplin recommend going for brown rice over white rice thanks to its
fiber content and better nutrient profile.
That said, keep in mind how often you’re eating
brown rice—while it’s safe in moderate consumption, says Kroplin, arsenic
levels should definitely be a consideration. And if you’re looking for an
easily digestible fuel source (or you’re concerned about antinutrients), don’t
be afraid to choose white rice once in a while.
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UN report finds risk to yields for corn, wheat, rice,
soybeans
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Scientists say they underestimated climate impact on farmin
Farming food crops of all
kinds is likely to become more difficult as global temperatures increase,
depressing yields for corn, soybeans, rice and wheat.
That’s the bleak assessment set out
by a United Nations panel of scientists gathered to assess the impact of a
climate change. It warned the world is 1 degree Celsius (1.8 Fahrenheit) hotter
than it was at the start of the industrial revolution and is on track to warm 3
degrees by the end of the century.
The global corn crop may shrink by
10 percent if temperatures rise 1.5 degrees, a threshold the panel expects may
be reached by 2035. There’s a similar threat for other food crops, along with a
hit to livestock from cattle to pigs both because of higher temperatures and
the threat to food supplies for those animals.
“If we do not keep climate change to below 2 degrees, we face more and
more disruption to food supplies,” said Tim Benton, a professor of ecology at
the University of Leeds in northern England. “Almost every country depends on
food grown elsewhere. A drought in one place can impact food prices anywhere.
As weather becomes more extreme, there is the risk of increasing volatility in
food supply and prices.”
Hotting
up
African corn yields could reduce by 20% if temperatures continue
to rise
Source: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Global Warming of 1.5°C
The report from the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change published Monday in Incheon, South Korea,
suggested increasing pressure for higher food prices in the coming decades as
more extreme weather makes growing conditions increasingly difficult. For
example, just this year a drought in major wheat growers from the European
Union to Australia has sent prices on a surge.
Squeeze Coming
Climate change will add to strain on food prices, which are
already headed for a squeeze as the global populationbooms. The UN estimates there will be 11.2
billion people on the planet by the end of the century, more than a third
higher than the 7.6 billion in 2017.
The biggest impacts on crop yields won’t
be confined to just the poorest countries in the world. From the Mediterranean
to the Amazon, local crops will be harmed -- including olives and grapes.
Even under 2 degrees of warming,
losses of 8 percent to 14 percent are projected in global corn production. Any
higher than that would push losses to about 20 percent in some parts of the
world. There’s a risk of a doomsday scenario where crops collapse completely in
some areas, the report said.
There will be a one-third decline
in per-capita crop production in Southeast Asia if it’s 2 degrees hotter, while
in west Africa significant reduction in crop yields may cause serious regional
food shortages, according to the report.
Envoys at the 2015 Paris
Agreement talks asked the IPCC to study what it would take to limit warming to
1.5 degrees instead of the previous 2-degree target. The scientists concluded
that carbon dioxide emissions should be cut 45 percent by 2030 from 2010 levels
then reduced to zero by 2050.
Should global warming tip over 3
degrees Celsius rice crops in South East Asia would become less nutrient rich
by an amount that’ll harm the health of up to 600 million people who rely on
the crop as a staple, scientists suggest.
“Previous assessments may have
underestimated how sensitive natural and human systems are to climate change,”
the IPCC wrote in the report.
KARACHI: The Sindh government has
requested the federal government to include a desalination plant for Karachi
and a project related to the Rice Canal in Larkana in the China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC) framework.
The provincial government believes that a desalination plant can
provide a long term solution for the persisting issue of water shortage in the
provincial capital. According to sources in the Sindh government, there is
likelihood that the project will be included in the CPEC. Installation of a
desalination plant will turn seawater into an alternative source of water for
the province which will help the government deal with non-availability of water
in the river system.
Lining of Rice Canal is another project that has been proposed by
the Sindh government for inclusion in CPEC. The Rice Canal is an off-taking canal
on the right bank of the Sukkur Barrage. The canal, which commands an area of
nearly 5,200 acres, has been allowed to discharge 10,659 cusecs of water.
ABUJA,
Oct. 05, (Xinhua) - Nigeria will likely experience shortage in rice production
if appropriate measures are not taken to replant after the recent floods,
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Audu Ogbeh warned Thursday.The
floods have affected some major rice producing states, the minister said in
Abuja, Nigeria's capital, adding that the country might experience a scarcity
of rice, if the issue was not addressed."We have to find out a way to
assist farmers, who were affected by the flood," he told a meeting of
farmers.
"There
are different varieties of rice that are being produced at National
Agricultural Seed Council like faro 66 and 67, which are flood tolerant,"
he said.
"We
hope to get them into the field in large quantity for farmers to plant in the
near future," the minister said.
Heavy
rains have been hitting Nigeria since late July, triggering massive floods in
some states.
Livestock
and other properties, including some 100 hectares of farmland, were either
washed away or submerged.
Meteorologists
forecast the heavy rainfall would continue in large parts of the country over
the next few weeks.
According
to the latest data by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), at least
108 people were killed by the flood and 192 others wounded.
Sanni
Datti, the spokesman for NEMA, confirmed to Xinhua that some 122,600 hectares
of agricultural land were damaged and more than 13,000 houses had been
destroyed by the devastating flood.
Indian rice exports to Saudi boosted by quality checks agreement
Basmati rice exports from India to the Gulf region account for
three-quarters of total Indian rice exports
The Saudi authorities would study the guidelines set by other
countries including Japan before finalising their own guidelines, which are not
expected to be as stringent as that of the EU or the US.
India and Saudi Arabia are
understood to have amicably sorted out contentious issues related to the
latter’s decision to subject imported food items to mandatory quality checks by
bringing in guidelines on maximum residual level (MRL) of pesticides in food
items imported into the country.
The breakthrough came about after
India sent a high level delegation to Riyadh last week to hold discussions with
the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) over the proposed guidelines to be
followed on the maximum level of pesticide residues allowed in food items,
especially in rice, according to Government and industry sources.
According to official sources,
SFDA officials conveyed to the Indian side its decision to frame its own
guidelines on MRL, “keeping the human safety aspect as its basic criteria”.
“We are very happy with the
outcome of our discussions with the SFDA and we really thank them for their
understanding of our genuine concerns on the issue,” Vijay Setia, president of
the All India Rice Exporters Association (AIREA), told Arabian Business.
Setia was part of the Indian
delegation which was headed by a senior official of the Agricultural and
Processed Food Products Export Development (APEDA), a Government body under the
central commerce ministry.
SFDA is expected to frame its
guidelines on MRL on pesticides and fungicides in 4-5 months, Setia said.
The Saudi authorities would study
the guidelines set by other countries including Japan before finalising their
own guidelines, which are not expected to be as stringent as that of the EU or
the US.
Pesticide residue levels
The SFDA decision will come as a
major relief to India’s rice industry, as there was serious apprehension in
India whether the Saudi authorities would follow the stringent European Union
(EU) or the US guidelines on the MRL for food products, instead of coming up
with its own guidelines.
Saudi government authorities had
decided earlier this year to subject import of food items such as Basmati and
non-Basmati rice, buffalo meat and a few other food items for quality check to
test for pesticide residue levels in them.
However, in the absence of clear
cut guidelines on MRL by the SFDA, customs authorities in Saudi were often
applying the highly stringent EU and US guidelines on rice export consignments
from India, leading to cancellation of several export consignments, according
to top honchos of leading rice producing companies.
Besides, the fees for testing and
quality certification for consignments were adding to the overall cost for
Indian exporters, making rice exports to Saudi less remunerative.
The situation has led to a
significant fall in export of rice, especially the high value Basmati rice from
India to Saudi since mid this year. Annual rice exports to Saudi alone were in
the region of 7-8 lakh tonnes.
Indian authorities were eager to
sort out the quality issues related to food items with the SFDA, as the Indian
rice exporters were also apprehensive of whether the Saudi government decision
would influence the UAE authorities also to follow suit.
Basmati rice exports from India
to the GCC region were to the tune of about 3 million tonnes in 2017-18,
accounting for three-quarters of total Indian rice exports. In value terms,
total Basmati rice exports from India was about Rs 26,000 crore (approx $3.6
billion) in FY18.
Indian rice exporters feel that
both the US and EU guidelines are actually ‘non-tariff’ restrictions as their
norms on MRL do not confirm to medical facts or toxicology records.
In fact, Setia pointed out that
the MRL guidelines by EU and the US are not only fixed in an arbitrary manner
but in fact are contradictory in the cases of some of the pesticides and
fungicides.
For instance, the MRL for
tricycazole is fixed at 0.01 mg/kg by the EU, the same is allowed at a higher
level by the US, while that of IPT is fixed vice versa. This showed these norms
are set not based on scientific basis, Setia said.
A senior executive at KRBL, a
leading producer of Basmati rice in India, told Arabian Business even Japan, which is majorly a rice eating country, is not so
stringent in its guideline on MRLs for rice.
The contradictory norms set in EU
and the US MRLs have been causing problems for Indian rice producing companies
in educating their farming partners on proper use of pesticides in their crops.
“Farmers cannot cultivate rice in
different ways for different countries,” the KRBL executive said.
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