Rice is certainly the staple food in a Filipino&rsquo;s household. With all the delicious ulam that is cooked for the family, it&rsquo;s best to pair it with rice, of course!&nbsp;
Here are 5 healthy options if you want to take an even healthier approach with your grains!
1. Quinoa &ndash; Quinoa is not a grain, but a seed from the amaranth family. It is packed with protein! It&rsquo;s almost double the protein compared to white rice and full of various amino acids. On top of that, it&rsquo;s fibrous!
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2. Cauliflower rice &ndash; It&rsquo;s as straightforward as it can get because Cauliflower rice is shredded cauliflower to imitate the texture of rice. Other than the fact that it&rsquo;s a vegetable, it&rsquo;s also low in calories. A cup of cauliflower rice is only 25 calories!
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3. Barley &ndash; This has a chewy-like consistency and is more comparable to oats than rice, yet, it is a wheat grain. Its calorie content is like rice, but it is filled with more protein and fiber.
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4. Brown rice &ndash; If you&rsquo;re looking for something easier to find and likely the closest to what you already eat, it&rsquo;s brown rice! Unlike white rice, brown rice is a whole grain hence it contains 25% more protein and six times the fiber.
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5. Shirataki rice &ndash; The realm of social media has been raving about this for quite a while now. They even call it the &lsquo;miracle rice.&rsquo; It&rsquo;s low in calories and carbohydrates. This is made from the konjac plant&rsquo;s root. It&rsquo;s majorly composed of water and glucomannan fiber hence its minimal calorie and carb content.
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It isn&rsquo;t wrong to eat white rice as it also holds various nutrients! Moreover, is important to keep in mind that these are just a few of the many options you can pair your ulam with!&nbsp;
Always practice mindful eating and remind yourself that carbs are not the enemy in your journey to healthy eating.