Rice was first domesticated in China around 8,000 years ago, and from there it spread to other parts of Asia, including India, Japan, and Korea. It's crazy to think that something as simple as rice has had such a huge impact on the world, with it being a main food source for more than half of the global population. But, what's even more interesting is how it was cultivated and processed over time.
In the past, rice was harvested by hand, and then processed to remove the outer layer, leaving just the starchy endosperm - which is what we know as white rice today. This process, called polishing, gives white rice its characteristic texture and taste, but it also removes a lot of the nutrients and fiber found in brown rice. So, is white rice still a healthy choice, or should we be opting for its browner counterpart?
