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Dr. Oz Recommended Fatigue Fighter Forbidden Rice

Suffer from Fatigue? ย Feel tired in the middle of the day?ย Dr. Oz reveals his favorite all-natural fatigue-fighter: Forbidden Rice! Great at any meal, learn why cooking with this ancient grain is the secret to all-day energy.

Forbidden Rice
Forbidden Rice

Legend has it that black rice referred to as the ‘Longevity Rice’ was reserved for the emperors of China. Black Rice has a natural source of antioxidants called anthocyanins – purple pigments found in blueberries and acai BUT without the sugar. It is easy to prepare just like any other rice. Cooks in only 30 minutes. Eat in the morning topped with Greek yogurt and fresh fruit. Great in salads, stuffing vegetables and rolled in a lettuce leaf.

We are always looking for new superfoods to add to my diet. ย Since I sit in front of the computer for at least 8 hours a day I can get pretty tired and tense. ย I do a lot of detail work that can get a bit stressful. ย Eating the right foods throughout the day is really important. ย I reach for foods that will give me energy. ย When I watched the Dr. Oz show and his introduction to “Black Rice” I had my husband run out to Whole Foods and pick some up ๐Ÿ™‚

Forbidden Rice

 

Nutritional Information from Lotus Foodsย That is a nice amount of Protein and Potassium!

Forbidden Rice Lettuce Roll Ups
Dr. Oz #1 Recommended Fatigue Fight 'Forbidden Rice' used in lettuce roll ups.
Author: April Decheine
Ingredients
  • Ice burg Lettuce Leaves
  • Forbidden Rice
  • Shredded Cabbage
  • Green Onion
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Greek 2% Yogurt
  • Protein Fish, Chicken or Salmon
Instructions
  1. Prepare your Forbidden Rice
  2. Cut your Romaine Lettuce into nice size pieces
  3. Lay down your Protein
  4. Top with cabbage and Green Onion
  5. Add Forbidden Rice
  6. Mix Sriracha sauce with Greek Yogurt drizzle over the mixture
Recipe Notes

Add additional Sriracha sauce for more heat.

April and Dave are the creators of Skinny Over 40 which is about living a healthy lifestyle over 40, and under. We give you the skinny on detoxing and weight loss.

45 Comments

  • Colleen

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard of Forbidden rice but I love must things wrapped in lettuce.

  • cookiesandclogs

    Hmm, we’ll have to try this. In going gluten-free in my house, white rice can get kind of boring to eat.

  • Liz Mays

    Now you have me completely curious and in desperate need of trying some!

  • Angela

    I’ve never heard of Forbidden Rice before. I’ll definitely need to try it. I can use more energy, that’s for sure! Dr. Oz always has great stuff to share.

  • LyndaS

    Very interesting. I need to look for this next time I am at the grocery store.

    • adecheine

      I was watching the Dr. Oz show and was thrilled to learn about a rice that is better then brown rice ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Toni

    I have never heard of Forbidden Rice but it looks delicious.

  • Marcie W.

    We love rice, especially if it’s all natural. Forbidden looks so interesting!

  • HilLesha

    I love just about any kind of rice, but forbidden rice is one of my favorites. ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Jenn

    I’m intrigued. My fatigue has improved since I cut sugar and started using essential oils. There’s so much more I need to cut out though!

  • pohto9

    I’ve never heard of forbidden rice before, will have to give it a try if it fights fatigue though.

  • Rachel Lacy

    I’ve known about Forbidden Rice for a few years but I haven’t tried it yet. Sounds good in a lettuce wrap.

  • Tammy

    I’ve never even seen this before no less heard of it. Does it have a firmer texture like brown rice and a nuttier flavor too?

  • Lucero @We Are Earthformed

    I’ve never heard of Forbidden Rice before. My mom and brother are always looking for good ways to add whole grains to their diets that have low sugar content. I like that this has the added antioxidant benefits of berries because of the dark color. I’ll be trying this once I find some Forbidden rice.

  • deannaritz

    I love love love lettuce wraps this time of year. Can’t wait to make this recipe. ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Ruby Ragar

    The Greek yogurt on top and fruit sounds really good to me. I’m going to have to pick some up.

  • Victoria

    I hadn’t heard of this until now. But, we do tend to eat a lot of rice.

  • loisaltermark

    Hmm … I never heard of Forbidden Rice but am definitely intrigued! Will have to check this out!

  • Amanda

    I’ve never heard of forbidden rice but I want to try it. Love any tip from Dr. Oz!

  • Trisha

    This looks interesting! I love Dr. Oz and always curious if his recommendations actually work!

  • Elizabeth Towns

    How was the taste? Did it taste different from white rice? Jasmine rice? I would like to ,know what you thought of it! Did you feel like it gave you increased energy? I like lettuce wraps, so I am all for it, but I want to know if it provides the desired results.

    • adecheine

      Tasted more like Wild Rice, I eat it about three times a week in the middle of the day and do not feel sluggish. It is 100% better for you than white rice which I never eat ๐Ÿ™‚

  • The New Classy

    I am not sure that I have heard about Forbidden Rice. I will definitely look for it now.

  • Elisebet F

    Yummy! I get mine from Whole Foods too. I usually cook it with chicken stock and serve it with a roasted chicken thigh and some fresh veggies.

  • Lexie Lane

    I’ve never heard of forbidden rice or even seen it black! But this looks really healthy!

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