Brown rice is a whole grain which contains all the essential parts (bran, germ, & endosperm) and naturally occurring?nutrients of the entire grain seed in their original proportions. Brown rice is rich in minerals (magnesium, selenium, manganese, zinc & potassium), vitamins (thiamin, niacin, vitamin b6, and vitamin e), unsaturated fats, fiber and phyto-chemicals. Traditionally it is used as medicine in different forms to treat many common diseases like dysentery, stomach ache and general body weakness. It is diabetic friendly and is considered one of the world?s healthiest foods.