<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I, too have been concerned about eating rice two or even three times a day, but after ten years with no allergic reaction, I guess it must be OK FOR ME - maybe not for you. All this recent talk about food has neglected to mention the food area that keeps me from THE HUNGRIES and is most nutritious - nuts. Walnuts, pecans, home roasted almonds, even pistachios. Not peanuts - they're really a legume. Just be a little careful not to buy the ones that have been roasted with a coating by some well intentioned food company. I find that a handful of nuts and a dried apricot or some currants and I fell wonderful. Raisins, dried figs - there is a long list. It works for me - hope it will be helpful to some of you. Gayle [log in to unmask] Ithaca, NY