THE RICE

Rice is the staple food for two-thirds of the world's population. Rice is a wholesome and nutritious cereal grain and it has qualities, which make it ideally suited for special dietary needs.

•Contains only 103 calories per half-cup serving of white rice and 108 calories per half-cup serving of brown rice.

•Is cholesterol-free.

•Is fat-free.

•Is sodium-free.

•Is a complex carbohydrate.

•Is gluten-free and non-allergenic.

•Is easy to digest.