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Rice, particularly brown rice, tends to be seen as a type of benign food. In fact, many people assume that brown rice is a safe, healthy option – largely because of its high fiber and protein content. And the same is true for brown rice protein powders. The truth, unfortunately, is that there is one dangerous ingredient that is commonly in brown rice, and protein supplements made from it. What is this ingredient? How did it get into brown rice protein and how can you avoid it? The Culpr...

Rice, particularly brown rice, tends to be seen as a type of benign food. In fact, many people assume that brown rice is a safe, healthy option – largely because of its high fiber and protein content. And the same is true for brown rice protein powders. The truth, unfortunately, is that there is one dangerous ingredient that is commonly in brown rice, and protein supplements made from it. What is this ingredient? How did it get into brown rice protein and how can you avoid it? The Culpr...

Plant-based protein powders can come from tons of sources. A quick search online will show soy, hemp, cranberry, pumpkin seed, artichoke, alfalfa, and countless other types of plants used for their protein. Perhaps one of the most surprising, however, is brown rice. When used as a food item in the typical way, brown rice is generally seen as a source of starch and fiber – it's rarely hailed for its protein content. So what benefits does brown rice have as a protein powder? Most specificall...

Plant-based protein powders can come from tons of sources. A quick search online will show soy, hemp, cranberry, pumpkin seed, artichoke, alfalfa, and countless other types of plants used for their protein. Perhaps one of the most surprising, however, is brown rice. When used as a food item in the typical way, brown rice is generally seen as a source of starch and fiber – it's rarely hailed for its protein content. So what benefits does brown rice have as a protein powder? Most specificall...