Health Benefits Of Rice

Rice (Oryza sativa) is an edible starchy grain that belongs to the grass family. Half of the world's population rely on rice as the major staple making it one of the most popular important crops in the world. It is a kharif crop and is grown in warm parts of the world mainly in Asia, Africa, North America and Italy. It is the most important food crop of india covering about one-fourth of the total Crop grown. Rice contains the following compounds:

Carbohydrate: Carbohydrates makes up 80% of total dry weight of rice. It is present in the form of starch. Starch are long chain of glucose called amylose and amylopectin. 

Fats: Fats content in rice is very low as long as you cook it Without adding any oil or butter. 

Protein: There are about 4-5 gram of protein in about 1 cup of rice serving. 

Vitamins and minerals: Rice is a good source of vitamin B and iron. It also is a good source of manganese and magnesium. 

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Health benefits of rive : 

1. Improve bones, nerves and muscles: Magnesium is the structural components of bones and assist for various enzyme reactions such as synthesizing of DNA and protein. It is also required for nerves conduction and muscles contraction. 

2.Improves colon health: A kind of starch called resistant starch in rice leads to the formation of certain fatty acids which help the colon to stay healthy and also decreases the risk of colorectal cancer. 

3.Prevents constipation: Rice is an excellent source of healthy fiber which lead to the growth of beneficial bacteria that improves digestion by regularising the bowel movement. 

4.Controls blood pressure: Rice contain very low amount of sodium thus controlling high blood pressure. 

 5.Provide instant energy: Carbohydrates are energy giving food. Rice is primarily composed of carbohydrates. A person who needs loot of energy to do work can get it by consuming rice. 

6. Prevents Celiac disease: Rice is naturally gluten-free so it useful to people with celiac disease. 

7.Lower the risk of heart disease: The American Heart Association recommends that consuming whole grains including brown rice decrease the risk of getting cardiovascular diseases.

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