BALANCED DIET

Rice as Part of a Balanced Diet

Did you know Health Canada recommends adults should eat between 6 to 8 servings of grain products every day?^ It’s easy to make grains part of your balanced diet. Plain rice is cholesterol-free and naturally low in sodium, fat and trans fat. Wholegrain brown rice contains the germ and bran layers, wherein lie beneficial nutrients, like antioxidants, phytonutrients, vitamins and minerals. It’s also a natural source of fibre.

Learn more about the importance of grain products in Canada’s Food Guide.

Look for the Health Check symbol

The makers of Uncle Ben's® rice participate in the Heart & Stroke Foundation's Health Check* program helping Canadians make smart food choices for a healthier lifestyle. When you find the Health Check symbol on a package, you know the product has been evaluated by the Heart & Stroke Foundation's dietitians. That means it meets specific nutrition criteria based on Canada's Food Guide. Health Check is a non-profit program.

Discover the Health Check Symbol on these products:

Uncle Ben's® Wholegrain Brown rice
Uncle Ben's Long Grain Perfection™ rice
Uncle Ben's Wholegrain Perfection™ rice

Coming soon on:

Uncle Ben's® Converted® Brand Rice
Uncle Ben's® Bistro Express® Rice

Learn more about the Health Check program.

*Health Check is a trademark of the Heart and Stroke Foundation and is used by permission of the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Move Toward a Healthy Lifestyle

Eating a balanced diet and getting active everyday can help you achieve better health. Canada’s Physical Activity Guide recommends incorporating 30 to 60 minutes of moderate exercise into your day. But with our hectic lifestyles, it can be hard to find the time. The tips below can help you incorporate exercise into your daily routine.

  • Stay strong by lifting groceries, gardening and doing yard work.
  • Plan active outings such as bike rides, walks or hikes.
  • Walk wherever you can. Get off the bus early or use the stairs.
  • Skip, toboggan, push a swing or play tag with your kids.
  • Walk, cycle or in-line skate to work.

Learn more about how you can achieve a healthy lifestyle.

Portion Control & Serving Sizes

It seems like everywhere you turn someone is talking about portion control. Portion control is all about understanding serving sizes. Canada's Food Guide is the perfect place to learn how to make wise food choices. Below, you’ll find examples of one Food Guide serving suggestions:

  • 125 mL (½ cup) cooked rice, pasta, or couscous
  • 250 mL (1 cup) leafy raw vegetables or salad
  • 50 g (1 ½ oz.) cheese
  • 75 g (2 ½ oz.)/125 mL (½ cup) cooked fish, shellfish, poultry or lean meat

Find out more about recommended serving sizes. Read the nutrition facts labels on Uncle Ben’s® products.