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Nature: neutral
Actions: strengthens
spleen, nourishes stomach,
strengthens lungs, relieves irritability, astringes
intestines.
Conditions:
indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting,
nausea, "summer heat" irritability.
Nutrition:
Brown rice has only its outermost layer, the hull, removed. Unlike white rice,
this process leaves most of its nutrients intact. Brown rice is an excellent
source of the mineral maganese. It is also a good source of magnesium and
selenium. The fiber content is also impressive.
1 cup cooked:
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Calories
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217
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Total fat
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(g) 1.8
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Saturated fat
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(g) 0.4
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Monounsaturated fat
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(g) 0.6
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Polyunsaturated fat
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(g) 0.6
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Dietary fiber
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(g) 3.5
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Protein
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(g) 5
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Carbohydrate
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(g) 45
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Cholesterol
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(mg) 0
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Sodium
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(mg) 10
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Niacin
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(mg) 3
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Vitamin B6
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(mg) 0.3
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Manganese
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(mg) 1.8
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Magnesium
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(mg) 84
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Phosphorus
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(mg) 162
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Selenium
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(mcg) 19
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