Is basmati rice good for building muscle?

Rice is a dietary staple in many countries around the world, and it provides a number of essential nutrients, including fiber and B vitamins. read more

Basmati Rice, actually comes in both Brown and White formats, but unfortunately the Brown variety is not available in Australia. I have yet to find a Basmati Rice brand that is consistently low in the glycemic index, though it is possible. read more

Chicken breast, beef, egg whites and other sources of protein are probably some of the first few foods that people associate with building muscle but good carbohydrates sources are also necessary. Rice is a great source of carbohydrates and has been consumed for thousands of years. read more

If you are concerned about diabetes and glycemic index values then brown rice is best at a GI index of 55, followed by basmati rice with a GI index of 58 and white rice with a GI index of 64. But if this doesn't concern you then eat what you want, brown, white, basmati or wild it really doesn't matter. read more