Rice Nutrition

Rice

Rice is a cereal grain, which belongs to the grass species Oryza sativa and Oryza glaberrima, also known as Asian and Australian rice respectively. The grain comes in more than 40,000 varieties with different shapes, sizes, texture, aroma, and colors.

Different types of rice include white, brown, rose, noodle, the black pearl, red yeast, wild, jasmine, and sushi rice, among others. They can be long-grain, medium-grain, and short-grain and take a very short preparation time.

Nutrition of Rice

Health Benefits of Rice 

• Provides Energy
• Prevents Obesity
• Gluten-free
• Controls Blood Pressure
• Anticancer Potential
• Skin Care
• May Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
• Diuretic & Digestive Qualities
• Improves Metabolism
• Boosts Cardiovascular Health