ManyAre Finding That Rice Is A Food ThatFits (NAPSA)—Whichdiet is right for you? While no one diet works for everyone, there are foods that, in the right amounts, can contribute to almost anydiet. Rice, for example, is a healthful food that “fits” in most diet plans: Low-Carb: brown rice, which is lower in carbohydrates and higher in fiber, fits even for those following Atkins, South Beach and Sugar Bustersdiets. Low-Fat Diets: both brown and white rice fit in low-fat diets—white rice contains no fat; brownrice contains a trace offat. * Low-Calorie: rice contains 108 calories per half-cup serving of cooked white rice and 108 calories per half-cup serving of cooked brownrice. Low-Sodium: rice is naturally sodium-free. * Low-Cholesterol: rice contains no cholesterol. Fat-Free: rice has only a trace of fat. Experts agree that no matter what the diet plan, eating fewer calories—whether it is carbohydrates, protein or fat—can lead to weightloss. Forall dieters, rice is a health- ful product, easy to digest, and an excellent source of energy, providing a good source of complex carbohydrates with only a trace of fat. Here’s a rice recipe that fits in a numberofdiet plans. Red beans and rice are a welcome addition to a number of healthy diets. CrEAMY RED BEANS AND RICE WIT CARAMELIZED ONIONS 2 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, sliced 3 cups hot cookedrice (cooked in chicken broth) 1 (16-ounce) can red kidney beans, drained % cup sour cream % cup grated Asiago cheese \% teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook until onions begin to brown (about 8 minutes). Add rice, beans, sour cream, cheese and black pepper. Stir until well blended and cheeseis melted. Makes 6 servings. Each serving provides 291 calories, 11 gramsprotein, 11 gramsfat, 37 grams carbohydrate, 6 grams dietary fiber, 26 milligrams cholesterol and 701 milligrams sodium. For additional rice recipes or nutrition information, visit www.usarice.com.
