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Rice Health Benefits

Rice is a staple food particularly in Asian countries. This is the perfect companion for a myriad of viands because of how it balances out the taste and enhance the flavor. Yes, there are some people who are trying to cut down their daily intake of rice. Though, you need to know that this is…

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Rice is a staple food particularly in Asian countries. This is the perfect companion for a myriad of viands because of how it balances out the taste and enhance the flavor. Yes, there are some people who are trying to cut down their daily intake of rice. Though, you need to know that this is not really harmful for your health. In fact, with proper and moderated intake, this will enable you to enjoy a whole lot of rice health benefits.

There are different types of rice today which are primarily caused by the variant of grain that was planted and the way it was processed after harvesting. Among more common ones is the polished rice. It appears to be very white, but this type has been processed to achieve its color. Other more organic types of rice include brown, red and even black rice. It has been known that these are the better options if you want to experience all the rice health benefits.

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Healthy Nervous System

As we age, it is inevitable to experience brain cell depletion and damage of neurons. This does not only affect the sharpness of our mind but can also affect the way we perform our usual physical activities. The good news is that this can be avoided and eating rice can help you out in keeping your nervous system happy. This is one of the rice health benefits because it contains high amount of Vitamin B complex such as thiamine, riboflavin and niacin. To top it all off, rice also has a lot of magnesium. To obtain these vitamins and minerals, it is recommended to go for non-polished rice because the process of making it white and shiny strips off most of the nutrients. However, there are certain brands of polished rice in the market these days which are still polished but have been enriched with the original nutrients that it has before it went through the process.

Cell Build Up

The amino acid in rice is a great help when it comes to keeping muscle tissues strong, creating more antibodies and pumping up the necessary hormones. Hence, these amino acids can result to a whole lot of positive effects on your health. It does not only make you physically stronger but can also regulate the bodily functions.

Complex Carbohydrate Source

Some people easily assume that any type of carbohydrates would not be good for them. The truth is, complex carbohydrates will do you more good than bad. When this is broken down by the body, it provides energy which makes you physically active and mentally alert.

Good Source of Fiber

Fiber can also be obtained from rice, especially the red and brown grains. When eaten in moderation, this works like a magnet that draws out the toxins in the body. The amount of fiber in rice is helpful in getting rid of toxins which could eventually develop into various ailments when left inside the body.

Eating rice is not such a bad thing even for those who are trying to regulate their weight. The important thing to keep in mind is that the amount and type of rice which will be taken every meal should be monitored.

Vanjo Merano

Vanjo Merano is the creator of PanlasangPinoy.com. His goal is to introduce Filipino Food and Filipino Cuisine to the rest of the world. This blog was the first step that he took.

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