• Good Eats Brown Rice has terrific nutritional value

• Health benefits are partially due to the way it is prepared

• Brown rice is a whole grain, meaning that it contains three parts of the grain kernel: the outer, fiber-filled layer called the bran, the nutrient-rich core called the germ, and the starchy middle layer called the endosperm

• Unlike other rice where the bran and the germ have been removed, brown rice retains fiber and nutrients including B vitamins and iron

• As a part of an overall healthy diet, whole grains may help improve cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes

• Can be used to thicken sauces, make gluten free bread and muffins