Apothecary Corner

A healthy lifestyle is about creating balance between good food and nutrition. So, look for foods that are nutritious for your health and give it that interesting, flavorful spin. Check out our recipes for ideas or let your imagination go wild.  The possibilities are endless!

	WHITE RICE	HIMALAYAN RED RICE	BLACK RICE (FORBIDDEN RICE)
Taste	Milder flavor and softer, more delicate texture	Strong, nutty complex flavor and a firm texture	Nutty flavor and firm texture. When cooked it takes on a deep purple color.
Fiber	Highly refined – most of the bran & germ removed	Very high fiber content which improves digestive health.	Rich in fiber Provides the most nutritional benefits.
Nutritional Content	artificially enriched with nutrients such as B Vitamins, calcium, zinc, iron, manganese, selenium, magnesium	Rich in antioxidant called anthocyanin. Naturally rich in B Vitamins, calcium, zinc, iron, manganese, selenium, magnesium and essential fatty acids	Rich in antioxidant- Anthocyanin, phytonutrients, phytochemical, Vitamin E, protein, iron and other nutrients
Health Benefits Pros/Cons	Treated w/additives that can lead to diabetes and obesity	Fights free radicals in the body	Believed to be beneficial for the liver, kidney and stomach due to its detoxifying properties.
		Properties that reduce inflammation, allergy, prevent risk of cancer and help in weight management.	Properties that reduce inflammation, prevent risk of cancer and help in weight management.
Glycemic Index	Higher glycemic index- increase risk of Type 2 Diabetes	Low glycemic index- makes it an excellent dietary option for heart patients and diabetics	Low sugar and glycemic content makes it an excellent dietary option for heart patients, diabetics as well as patients with high blood pressure