Ack, there's no node for brown rice?!  Brown rice is basically
white rice that has not been milled. Natural rice has a layer of
bran and fiber around it. To make white rice, the milling
process remove this layer leaving just the core of the rice.
Now, this has a few important consequences. The inner part of
the rice is esentially just carbohydrates. The layer of bran on
the rice contains extra proteins, minerals, and dietary fiber.
This makes it a much better choice in terms of eating a healthy
balanced diet. Many manufacturers add minerals to white rice to
make up for what is lost in milling, however it still does not
contain as much fiber (which studies have suggested helps to
reduce the risk of heart disease).  So go buy some brown rice
and do your body a favor. Topped with a little salsa, it tastes
great!