Trader Joe's Sprouted Rice

[luckymom]

Is the TJ sprouted rice any better for you than white rice?  

[Katy]

Yes, in the same way that sprouts and whole grains are always better for you.  But you can also sprout any brown rice yourself if you want to take the 3-5 days of soaking, draining, rinsing, draining, rinsing, etc...

 

 

From this page:  http://www.livestrong.com/article/354998-the-nutrition-of-sprouted-brown-rice/

 

Health Benefits and Research

Sprouted brown rice is soaked in water for several hours, and this helps make the nutrients the grain contains more bio-available, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. For example, sprouted brown rice has four times more fiber and vitamin E than regular rice and three times more vitamin B-1, vitamin B-6 and magnesium. Sprouted brown rice might also boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety and prevent the formation of cancerous cells, according to a 2011 article published in the "Journal of Food Science and Technology." The rice can help regulate blood glucose levels, as well, notes a 2008 article published in the "Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology."