Substitute Rice for Pasta or Potatoes
Whole grain rice is rich in disease fighting compounds and fiber, and is better for you than bread and pasta, says nutritionist Julie Upton, RD.

Studies suggests that rice bran can cut cholesterol and lower blood sugar.

Try these:

• Chewy black japonica, nutty tasting aromatic red rice, and rich scented brown basmati rice have more protein and as much as 6 times the fiber of most white types, and more flavor too.
• Add 1 to 2 cups of cooked rice to each pound of ground beef or turkey in burgers, meatloaf, and chili to cut calories and fat.
• To boost fiber, substitute brown rice for noodles in casseroles.
• If you don't have time to cook the 45 minute version of whole grain brown rice, try the instant version (10 minutes on the stovetop) or the microwavable type (90 seconds), which have the same nutrients and fiber.

I like brown rice... I think it is more tasty than plain white rice.

I like brown rice too, and I like that idea of adding cooked rice to ground beef or turkey in burgers, meatloaf, and chili to cut calories and fat.

I add uncooked rice when I make hamburger cabbage rolls. And I was thinking uncooked rice could be added to meatloaf and chili because it will cook while the meatloaf and chili is cooking. Adding cooked rice, to me, seems like the rice could get over cooked and just dissolve into mush.