



I have been wandering around different Chinese and Asian supermarkets to find a specific flavor of brown jasmine rice to start with. After searching for at least a week, I finally bought a bag of Vietnamese brown jasmine rice. Last time I asked one of my Vietnamese friend about brown jasmine rice. She said to be the only problem was it took way too long to cook, so I should soak it in water for a few hours.

Obesity has been my problem for a very long time and I m a cholesterol patient too. So I pick my diet carefully and often give more emphasis to calories and nutritional value. Brown jasmine rice provide up to 216 Kal in a 1 cup serving and has 1.7 g fat. Unlike other rice varieties, brown jasmine rice contains only 5.03 g protein which is a proper intake for people suffering from obesity problems.

For those who feel that they are in some extra protein can add additional plant and other meat product in their rice. In addition to that brown jasmine rice is an ideal diet for people suffering from constipation as insoluble fibers present in it makes it easy to digest. As the brown jasmine rice is consumed with plenty of water it can quickly flow through intestines; the food can be flushed better.

Finally, brown jasmine rice has a minimum level of starch concentration which is regarded as suitable for people suffering from cholesterol and high blood sugar level. So for me, brown jasmine rice has become an ideal ingredient for my balanced and healthy diet.