RICE: The Astonishing Health Benefits of a Woldwide Staple

RICE provides 20% of the world's dietary energy supply:  And, it's a great source of complex carbohydrates, nutrients, and health-protective compounds.  

Rice growing in Bali

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