RICE provides 20% of the world's dietary energy supply: And, it's a great source of complex carbohydrates, nutrients, and health-protective compounds.
Whole, Brown Rice:
References:
"The Health Benefits of Rice," www.vegrecipes4u.com
"Health Benefits of Rice," www.organicfacts.net
"Brown Rice," www.whfoods.org
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Whole, Brown Rice:
- reduces bad cholesterol
- provides instant energy
- stabilizes blood sugar
- promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the digestive system
- promotes regular, healthy bowel movements
- protects against high blood pressure
- contains all the amino acids essential for building and maintaining muscle tissue, making antibodies, enzymes, and hormones
- has a calming effect on the body
- is a rich source of the B-complex vitamins which provide energy and nourish the skin and blood vessels
- is easy to digest and assimilate and is recommended for digestive disorders such as diarrhea, dysentery, morning sickness, colitis, and jaundice
- contains high levels of neurotransmitter nutrients known to aid in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease
- is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals like niacin, vitamin D, calcium, fibre, iron, thiamine and riboflavin
- consumption is associated with a lower, healthy body weight
- is rich in insoluble fiber that protect the body from cancerous cells
- is beneficial for the health of the nervous system
- aids the production of hormones
- lowers the risk of type two diabetes
- contains phytochemicals that help prevent colon cancer
- is high in magnesium, a nutrient known to reduce asthma severity and migraine symptoms
- prevents gallstone formation
- reduces the risk of breast cancer
- reduces the risk of heart disease
References:
"The Health Benefits of Rice," www.vegrecipes4u.com
"Health Benefits of Rice," www.organicfacts.net
"Brown Rice," www.whfoods.org
