White or brown

[jkelley69]

I know brown rice is better for you than white but is there a big difference

 

[vortrit]

Big enough for me to eat the brown most of the time. I usually mix it too even though I like white rice better. Brown has more fiber, for one thing....

 

[rockybaudoin05]

ive always eaten white rice while dieting, never had a problem. i hate brown rice! guess it just depends on your body

 

[BillHicksFan]

Basmati rice is low GI and tastes better than brown rice IMO. There has been talk around here of the Glycemic Index accounting for nothing but I don't wanna risk eating hi GI carbs day in day out. Sure the glycemic index has its flaws but common sense prevails.

Choosing low GI complex carb sources are pretty much a golden rule in bodybuilding as far as I'm concerned and I would like to see the evidence as to why it doesn't benefit from choosing low GI as opposed to Hi GI carbs.

 

[Marat]

BillHicksFan, why do you presume that low GI carbs are "better" than high GI carbs? What turned the GI concept into a golden rule?

 

[BillHicksFan]

BillHicksFan, why do you presume that low GI carbs are "better" than high GI carbs? What turned the GI concept into a golden rule?

Just through research, it's the same nomatter where I look and I've done a tonne of reading and watched many nutritional videos. To answer your question the low gi carbs break down to sugar slowly without spiking your blood sugar levels. The only time you want your blood sugar levels to be spiked are pre and post WO.
Built mentioned some time ago that the glycemic index accounts for nothing so I did a quick search and it led me to bodybuilding.com and the information there just parroted everything that I've read.
The only source of info that I have ever come across that defies these theories are on this site.

The rare amount of times I do come across guys and muscle chicks with awesome physiques I quiz them about their diet and find that they eat the selection of food as I do.

What's your opinion?

 

[Pika]

Is pasta better then rice?

 

[Jodi]

No

 

[SuperLift]

Carbohydrates that are lower on the GI are supposed to keep your insulin levels evened out more than a higher GI carb would. Which would lead to less fat gain.

 

[Pika]

Oh ok so shoukd i replace my pasta with rice?

 

[Jodi]

Yes

 

[Anabolic5150]

I can't stand brown rice and usually only eat white. I have no reason other then taste.

 

[Pika]

Can i ask why please? Why is it beter bro?

 

[Jodi]

brown rice has more fiber, less caloricaly dense, and its less processed.

 

[awhites1]

we've got a saying here in the south: if you aint white you aint right

 

[Pika]

Oh ok il change it up then bro thanks

 

[Pika]

Lol sry i mesn miss lol .... Never new yu was a gal my bad .. How do yu know sll this stuff ?

 

[vortrit]

Yes

When my room mates make spaghetti I usually make some brown rice and pour the sauce on that instead of the noodles.

 

[SuperLift]

Brown rice would be way better than pasta imo

 

[Work IN Progress]

I'm a bigot so I vote white. Lol. Just joking. I like knigs. Sometimes.

 

[Pika]

Thanks but why is it beter ? It is higher in fiber but i have alot of that anyway they both seem to be the same in 100g

 

[Sidney]

White and brown rice are very close on the GI index.. It all comes down to preference. Pasta is a no no unless your bulking

 

[BillHicksFan]

Wholemeal pasta is fine. Thats what I'm bulking on atm and it a well need change from a solid two years of eating brown rice ED.

Wholemeal pasta
Chicken
Spagetti sauce
Olive oil
Dash of freshly chopped herbs n stuff.

 

[Pika]

Omg! So thats why i cant lose wieght!
I have been trying to lose bodyfat while keepin my muscle and strenge ! I always stay at 183bls then go down to 182bls never changes im only 5,6 lol

 

[Jodi]

When my room mates make spaghetti I usually make some brown rice and pour the sauce on that instead of the noodles.

I do that too My 12 year old step son prefers the brown rice with a meat sauce instead of pasta as well

 

[jimm]

just like micheal jackson said "it dont mata if your black or white" owwwwwwwwwww yeah same applys to food unless ur at pro level competing i wouldnt worry too much about it!

 

[SuperLift]

Omg! So thats why i cant lose wieght!
I have been trying to lose bodyfat while keepin my muscle and strenge ! I always stay at 183bls then go down to 182bls never changes im only 5,6 lol

Agreed! Wholewheat pasta Is bomb! Turkey/chicken spaghetti is way better than chicken and brown rice! Lol

 

[maxwkw]

GI matters very little in the context of a mixed meal. If you're consuming protein and fats along with your carbs, GI means almost nothing.

 

[Built]

I know brown rice is better for you than white but is there a big difference

Unless it's the majority of your caloric intake, no.

Carbohydrates that are lower on the GI are supposed to keep your insulin levels evened out more than a higher GI carb would. Which would lead to less fat gain.

Wrong. Case in point: fructose. Extremely low GI.

White and brown rice are very close on the GI index.. It all comes down to preference.

Exactly.

Pasta is a no no unless your bulking

Interesting. Pasta makes me hungry - is this your reason as well?

GI matters very little in the context of a mixed meal. If you're consuming protein and fats along with your carbs, GI means almost nothing.

Ding ding ding ding jackpot - we have a winner folks!

 

[M-Rods]

Is there any difference between regular long grain white rice and Minute Rice other than the cooking time?