Rice... Yes? No?

[TheRockShow182]

Hey Guys,

I'm attempting to fix my diet right now as I have not been eating enough lately. I still have that soft look even though I work out 5-6 time sper week with a good mix of cardio and weights.

I am corn, gluten, dairy and soy intolerant which makes finding healthy carbs a difficult feat. Other than that I eat a lot of salads and lean protein but I've just read that veggies should count for little or no calories since they are mostly water weight.

I was wondering how you guys feel about as a part of healthy diet? If so should I go with white or brown and how much per meal of I'm eating 5-6 small meals a day?

[nicoledominique]

Rice can be a great carb source but you have to be careful with how much you eat. It is LOADED with carbs and can throw off your macros for an entire day if you eat too much of it.

My advice: Stick with brown rice, it takes longer to digest which will keep you fuller for longer and it is high in nutrients.

Also, don't eat rice every meal - once maybe twice a day at the most. Try sweet potatoes, pumpkin (canned), oats for other complex carb sources.

[tony01]

I use rice to diet down for shows and get super shredded. White rice is great
because it's a faster acting carb. Brown is has great nutritional values but is a longer acting carb which time releases through the day. White is typcially better for dieting down. Amounts of rice depends on your weight and amounts of cardio.

[TheRockShow182]

So brown or white? I guess I still need some more input here

Also, how much rice would you say I should eat at a serving? If I eat 5-6 small meals a day carbs+protein?

I usually lift 3-4 times a week and do cardio 5-6 times but I always start with a one mile warm up run regardless of whether it's a cardio, cardio and weight or only weight day.

[imperfectly_lou]

Brown rice, basmati rice or doongara rice all have a low GI, making them a good choice. A serve is generally about 1.5-2oz (dry weight). I would eat no more than 2 serves a day, and aim to get the rest of your carbs from veggies and legumes and nuts. Veggies such as peas (actually a legume), beans, brussel sprouts, broad beans, pumpkin and carrots are higher in carbs than fibrous veggies such as spinach and lettuce.

[freebirdmac]

You could add sweet potatoes, POM juice, and sunflower butter. Are oats out? I know some gluten intolerant folks who do fine with oats. What about quinoa?

Be careful with any form of rice. Enriched rice got that way via corn. Even unenriched rice may be dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Rinse several times before cooking.

Rice dream classic milk may be ok. They claim to be gluten free and it is corn and soy free. But some have questioned the gluten issue, others did fine. You could potentially use it to make a shake.

[Madelynn]

I have a Gluten and corn allergy as well. Brown rice is a great carb depending on your goal. I eat 1/2 of brown rice 3-4 times a day with meals (again depending on my goals). I also eat 1/2 cup quinoa flakes in the morning. Its just like oatmeal without the gluten! Also Quinoa has high protein counts as a carb.
Brown rice is better then white rice nutritionally because it is not processed.
Good luck!

[TheRockShow182]

Originally Posted by freebirdmac

You could add sweet potatoes, POM juice, and sunflower butter. Are oats out? I know some gluten intolerant folks who do fine with oats. What about quinoa?

Be careful with any form of rice. Enriched rice got that way via corn. Even unenriched rice may be dusted with cornstarch to prevent sticking. Rinse several times before cooking.

Rice dream classic milk may be ok. They claim to be gluten free and it is corn and soy free. But some have questioned the gluten issue, others did fine. You could potentially use it to make a shake.

I don't do oats and I'm not a huge fan of quinoa. I'm definitely careful with my rice, the brand I buy, Lundberg has several Corn Free, Gluten Free types thankfully.

I haven't tried the rice dream classic milk but as I add things to my diet I will definitely look into it.

How much POM juice would you suggest would be a good serving. I know it is pretty high in sugars which = high in carbs.

Thanks for your advice!

[TheRockShow182]

Originally Posted by imperfectly_lou

Brown rice, basmati rice or doongara rice all have a low GI, making them a good choice. A serve is generally about 1.5-2oz (dry weight). I would eat no more than 2 serves a day, and aim to get the rest of your carbs from veggies and legumes and nuts. Veggies such as peas (actually a legume), beans, brussel sprouts, broad beans, pumpkin and carrots are higher in carbs than fibrous veggies such as spinach and lettuce.

Interesting, I did not know that certain rices has lower GI levels. I'm finding broccoli is very filling and I bought some sweet potatoes today to try.

[TheRockShow182]

Originally Posted by Madelynn

I have a Gluten and corn allergy as well. Brown rice is a great carb depending on your goal. I eat 1/2 of brown rice 3-4 times a day with meals (again depending on my goals). I also eat 1/2 cup quinoa flakes in the morning. Its just like oatmeal without the gluten! Also Quinoa has high protein counts as a carb.
Brown rice is better then white rice nutritionally because it is not processed.
Good luck!

Thanks Madelynn. Do you usually salt your quinoa or rice?

[Madelynn]

no, never. No salt.

Quinoa flakes are a great oatmeal replacement if you have trouble with Breakfast.

There is so much gluten and corn free out there now, its not as hard to kind good things to eat anymore