Early on in the thread there was a discussion about white rice being unhealthy. It contains less phytic acid than brown rice and phytic acid inhibits the absorbtion of nutrients. Therefore there is a potential argument to be made that white rice is healthier than brown rice. Also the article argues that white rice consumption does not increase risk of diabetes.
https://wellnessmama.com/2123/white-rice-healthy/
In general I would say if certain cultures have been eating certain foods for thousands of years there are usually good reasons for it.
https://wellnessmama.com/2123/white-rice-healthy/
In general I would say if certain cultures have been eating certain foods for thousands of years there are usually good reasons for it.