Brown Rice 101: Regular vs. Sprouted Rice
By: Sheri Wetherell
Published: February 1, 2014

Sprouted rice, germinated rice. What does it all mean and is it any healthier for us than regular brown rice? The short answer is yes. When a seed begins to sprout, enzymes are activated within, thus providing nutrients to help the seed grow into a plant. This sprouting (or germination) increases the nutritional value like calcium, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, and many others. It also increases in antioxidants, the good guys that help fight free radicals. If you find brown rice too chewy, opt for sprouted rice as its texture is much softer and slightly sweeter than unsprouted brown rice. In fact, buy sprouted grains of any type when possible!