Rice Version #1

by Dr Mark Hyman

May 17th, 2010
Recipes, Side Dish
4 Comments

Rice Version #1

By Dr Mark Hyman Published: May 17, 2010

Yield: 4 Servings
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Ready In: 35 mins

Brown rice is a staple of a healthy diet. This rice can be cooked in a rice cooker as well.

Ingredients

1 Cup Short Grain Brown Rice
2 Cups Water
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme
1/4 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 Bay Leaf
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt

Instructions

In a small pot with a lid add the uncooked rice, water, olive oil, sea salt, thyme, onion powder, and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a simmer for 25–30 minutes over medium heat. Once the rice is tender remove from heat and remove the bay leaf.

Cuisine: American
Course: Side Dish
Skill Level: Easy
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4 Responses to Rice Version #1

dj September 9, 2011 at 1:03 pm #

What about blood type o are they suppose to eat red meat a lot or they get sick

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- Dr Mark Hyman October 25, 2011 at 7:52 pm #
  
  Hi DJ, thank you for your comment. We are not sure what you are asking. It is always important for everybody to eat protein and have a balanced diet.
  
  Wishing you health,
  
  Dr. Hyman Staff
  
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Bill January 9, 2012 at 12:49 am #

The glycemic index on brown rice is above 50, which will cause insulin spikes. Is Dr Hyman not concerned about that ???

Thanks Bill

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Leslie Robbins March 30, 2012 at 12:43 am #

HI Bill, I’m not really educated in the glycemic index, but I’m wondering if the amount of fiber in the brown rice has something to do with it?

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