brown rice

noun

: hulled but unpolished rice that retains most of the bran layers, endosperm, and germ

Examples of brown rice in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Harness the wonders of beans, fresh fruit, and vegetables, lean protein and fish, whole grains (such as quinoa, brown rice, and buckwheat), and any other foods that come from the ground. Hannah Coates, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 The best food sources for magnesium are seeds like chia and pumpkin, legumes like soy, whole grains including brown rice, fatty fish, dark leafy greens and dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa). Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Good for your gut The fibrous staples in the Mediterranean diet, like beans, lentils, apples and brown rice, are also associated with more regular bowel movements and lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Katie Mogg, NBC News, 28 Jan. 2024 According to the organization, parents should try to skip the crisped rice cereal, brown rice cooked with no extra water used, and rice puffs and rice cakes. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 23 Jan. 2024 On Thursday, the offering was chicken, brown rice, vegetables and fresh fruit. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2024 His creations are quintessentially Thai, but served with plenty of modern flair: like the signature khao kluk kapi of river prawn with brown rice and a generous dose of moreishly pungent shrimp paste. Isabelle Kliger, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Eat this ▪ Whole grains: Quinoa is a dietary superstar, but also try whole wheat pasta, oatmeal and brown rice. Rochelle Koff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Start with fiber-rich foods like vegetables, fruits (especially pears, grapes, prunes, and apples), potatoes, and whole grains like brown rice, oats, or wheat bread. Julia Ries, SELF, 11 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of brown rice was in 1883

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“Brown rice.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brown%20rice. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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