Is brown rice better than white rice?

While brown rice is considered more nutritious than the white rice, it is also more antinutrient (Shutterstock)

In a bid to lead healthier lifestyles, most of us are now substituting white rice for brown. White rice has the germ and bran (rich in fibre) parts removed.

While brown rice is considered more nutritious than the white rice, it is also more antinutrient. That means it contains components like the phytic acid that prevents absorption of other nutrients like iron and zinc.