Whole grain: brown rice or organic pasta
Veggies:
spinach, kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, corn, snap peas, red, organge, yellow peppers ( mix and match, choose as you like and add some of your favs)
Proein:
tofu, beans, lentils ( I use 1-2 of these, usually not all three unless I really need the protein that day, which rarely if ever happens)
Spices/ Seasoning:
garlic, basil,orengo
I so want to try this snack one day! It looks so yummy!
8 Reasons Why brown rice is a healthier choice than white rice
1. Brown Rice is Rich in Selenium
Selenium is known to drastically reduce forms of cancer along with heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Brown rice is very high in manganese
Manganese helps with creating healthy forms of cholesterol. It is also beneficial to our nervous system and reproductive systems.
3. Brown Rice Contains Natural Oils
These oils help reduce bad forms of cholesterol (LDL)
4. Brown Rice Helps Promote Weight-loss
- rich in fiber
- helps keep healthy bowel function
- helps metabolism
- makes you full while eating less
Six servings of whole grains weekly helps reduce arterial plaque build up and lowers chances of developing heart disease
6. Brown Rice is an Antioxidant
Antioxidants prevent AND repair cell damage!
7.Brown Rice is very high in fiber
- helps prevent colon cancer
- attaches to cancer causes agents and toxins to help eliminate them from the body
- stabilizes digestion
- promotes proper elimination function
- stabilizes blood sugar levels
- healthy for diabetics
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