Rice is a very popular product among the residents of Russia. It is used to prepare various dishes: pilaf, salads, casseroles. Rice is often consumed by those who are trying to follow a diet and lose weight.
When choosing rice, it must be remembered that not all varieties are absolutely healthy and dietary.
Types of rice
Currently, more than 20 types of rice are known. A small part of them comes to Russia. You can find brown rice on store shelves, it is considered the most beneficial in terms of nutrient content. Of course, it takes longer to cook than other types. But it is in its brown shell that there is a storehouse of vitamins.
Black rice is very useful, which contains substances that protect the body from aging and disease. Eating black rice has a beneficial effect on the walls of blood vessels. They become stronger and do not lose their elasticity.
Polished rice cooks the fastest, but has little benefit. Because the shells, which are especially valuable, have been removed from the rice.
There is also parboiled rice made by steaming. At the same time, part of the vitamin substances are retained, which pass from the shell into the grain. But most of them are destroyed anyway. Rice has a yellowish tint, it takes longer to cook polished.
Why parboiled rice is harmful
Frequent consumption of parboiled rice can cause constipation, especially if a person is prone to constipation. The starch contained in such rice can provoke fermentation processes in the intestines. All this can negatively affect the overall well-being of the body.
It is worth remembering that rice removes some salts and a large amount of water from the body. Of course, this is useful in some cases. But if initially there is a lack of sodium, then it is better not to abuse this product. Especially if a girl is on a salt-free diet, then eating rice in this case can significantly disrupt salt metabolism.
Do not combine rice with protein-rich foods such as meat and fish. Although this is the most common combination on everyone's table. But for the digestion of these types of food, different components are needed. Fermentation processes may occur, digestion will drag on and become more difficult. The best combination is vegetable salad and rice side dish.
Excessive consumption of rice contributes to acidification of the body, which can negatively affect its condition. First of all, the joints and excretory organs are responsible for the acidification of the body. Bones become more fragile, and joints become painful due to the accumulation of uric acid in them.
