Dr. Oz Recommended Fatigue Fighter Forbidden Rice
Suffer from Fatigue? Feel tired in the middle of the day? 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.
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. Since I sit in front of the computer for at least 8 hours a day I can get pretty tired and tense. I do a lot of detail work that can get a bit stressful. Eating the right foods throughout the day is really important. I reach for foods that will give me energy. 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 🙂
Nutritional Information from Lotus Foods That is a nice amount of Protein and Potassium!
- Ice burg Lettuce Leaves
- Forbidden Rice
- Shredded Cabbage
- Green Onion
- Sriracha sauce
- Greek 2% Yogurt
- Protein Fish, Chicken or Salmon
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Prepare your Forbidden Rice
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Cut your Romaine Lettuce into nice size pieces
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Lay down your Protein
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Top with cabbage and Green Onion
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Add Forbidden Rice
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Mix Sriracha sauce with Greek Yogurt drizzle over the mixture
Add additional Sriracha sauce for more heat.
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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.
Theresa @ Faith and Family Reviews
I’ve never heard of Forbidden rice either. I don’t think I have ever wrapped anything in lettuce. Cabbage yes, but not lettuce. It looks tasty!
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!
Donna Chaffins
I love lettuce wraps! And I’m curious about the Forbidden Rice, now. 🙂
Penelope Guzman
Ooh, sounds naughty yet yummy 🙂
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.
Robin {Mom Foodie}
I have some in my pantry right now… going to make it this week.
misstywatsont
I seriously want to try this as it sounds very interesting!
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 🙂
kelseyapley
Never heard of this before!! Has me intrigued to try it out!!
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. 🙂
Tricia @ Night owl mama
those rollups sound so tasty. I’d give it a try if someone made it for me
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!
Swa-Rai (@swaraiblog)
Now those look delicious!
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?
Vanessa: thequeenofswag
I trust anything Dr. Oz says so I will try these.
mickey coutts (@ahelicoptermom)
I’ve never heard of forbidden rice, but love lettuce wraps. We might try this. Thanks!
Lolo
I need to give that forbidden rice a try!
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.
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
Never heard of forbidden rice before, but I have to say these sound awesome.
Debbie Denny
That sounds so interesting and now I will have to find some.
deannaritz
I love love love lettuce wraps this time of year. Can’t wait to make this recipe. 🙂
Ruby Ragar
The Greek yogurt on top and fruit sounds really good to me. I’m going to have to pick some up.
celebbabylaundry
Sounds like something tasty, I need to give this a try.
Victoria
I hadn’t heard of this until now. But, we do tend to eat a lot of rice.
Annie {Stowed Stuff}
Sounds like a healthy dinner – we love wraps!
Maria Constanza Oller Martin
Wow and I tho I knew al about rice as an avid rice eater I need to taste this black 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!
Close To Home (@StayCloseToHome)
I cant keep up with all these new trends in diet and exercise. 🙂
Trisha
This looks interesting! I love Dr. Oz and always curious if his recommendations actually work!
Debbie L.
Forbidden Rice is a new product to me…I am going to check it out.
Danielle
I have eaten forbidden rice, quite a few times. It is delicious!
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 🙂
mamatomanyblessings
I have never heard of this before, the recipe sounds really good and low fat/low carb.
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!