"糙米有比白米好嗎？"

經過將穀物外層去除的過程後，糙米就變成白米，使其更容易、更快烹調。但由於除去的外層含有健康的油脂和各種營養素，許多專家相信，未經加工的糙米比白米更健康。糙米富含硒和纖維，可促進消化，降低罹患結腸癌的風險。糙米亦富含天然油脂和高含量的錳，可降低壞膽固醇，增加好膽固醇。這種米特別適合糖尿病患者，因為可緩慢釋放糖分，有助於穩定血糖值。

對話範例：

(糙米) 瑪莎和史黛拉是室友。史黛拉的胃不舒服，她覺得是過去一週都吃糙米造成的。瑪莎認為另有原因。讓我們來聽聽她們的對話。

史黛拉：我覺得我今天沒辦法去上班。我胃痛得很厲害，還一直跑廁所吐。

瑪莎：你是不是又在嘗試網路上找到的節食怪方法了？

史黛拉：才沒有，我早就跟你說過，我今年不會再節食了，只要專注改善健康狀況就好。我改吃糙米，因為大家說比吃白米健康。

瑪莎：我都不曉得家裡有糙米。我能來一點嗎？

史黛拉：請便，不過我得警告你，我覺得我不舒服都是糙米害的。自從我改吃糙米，胃就一直絞痛個不停。

瑪莎：真的？讓我看看……我想我知道你胃痛的原因了。這個米已經壞了。你都沒注意到米聞起來跟吃起來怪怪的嗎？

史黛拉：這個嘛，我覺得所有健康食品的味道都很怪。怎麼會這麼快就壞掉？我上禮拜才從超市買的。

瑪莎：我猜是因為這袋米在超市裡，已經放超過六到八個月了。天啊，我想我看到米裡有蟲。快拿去丟掉！

(Life) Is Brown Rice Better than White Rice?

Brown rice turns into white rice after it undergoes a process that removes the outer layers of the grain and makes it easier and faster to cook. But since the stripped layers contain healthy oils and different nutrients, many experts believe that the unprocessed brown rice is healthier than white rice. Brown rice is rich in selenium and fiber which can improve our digestion and lower the risk of colon cancer. It also has natural oils and high levels of manganese that will reduce bad cholesterol and increase the production of good cholesterol. This type of rice is especially good for diabetics because it helps stabilize blood sugar levels by releasing sugar slowly.

Dialogue Example:

(Brown Rice) Martha and Stella are roommates. Stella has stomach problems and thinks that its because she has been eating brown rice for the past week. Martha believes something else is responsible for Stellas problem. Lets listen to their conversation.

Stella: I dont think I can go to work today. I have a terrible stomachache and I cant stop going to the bathroom to throw up.

Martha: Have you been trying another weird diet plan you found on the internet?

Stella: No, I told you already that I am going to stop dieting and just concentrate on improving my health this year. I have even switched to eating brown rice because they say its healthier than white rice.

Martha: I didnt know we have brown rice in the house. Can I have some, too?

Stella: Go ahead but I have to warn you, I think that the brown rice is the reason why Im sick. I have been experiencing stomach cramps ever since I switched to it from white rice.

Martha: Really? Let me take a look at it... I think I know why youve been having stomach problems. This rice has already gone bad. Didnt you notice that the rice smelled and tasted funny?

Stella: Well, all healthy foods taste and smell weird to me. How could it have gone bad so quickly? I just bought it from the supermarket last week.

Martha: My guess is that this bag has been in the supermarket for more than 6 to 8 months. Oh no, I think I see bugs in the rice. Throw this out right now!

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