Rice is one of the oldest agricultural crops, which has become widespread not only in the East, but also in many other countries. It can be served as a stand-alone product or as a delicious side dish, and can be used to prepare a variety of dishes, including desserts. With a relatively low calorie content, it is highly nutritious.
Calorie content and composition of rice
The calorie content of rice cooked in water is 303 calories per 100 g. At the same time, proteins contain 7, 5 g, fats - 2, 6 g, and carbohydrates - 62, 3 g. The calorie content of rice porridge with milk is slightly higher - 330 kcal. And if you add butter or honey to such a dish, it will increase a little more. That is why, when following a diet, you should give preference to rice cooked in a double boiler or boiled in water.
Rice contains a large amount of B vitamins: thiamine, pyridoxine, folic acid and riboflavin. And also vitamins PP, H and vitamin E, which promotes the removal of harmful substances from the body and is responsible for the condition of the skin. It contains useful unsaturated fatty acids, starch and dietary fiber.
But it is especially surprising how many minerals this product is rich in. It contains a lot of silicon, aluminum, copper, venadium and phosphorus. In addition, rice contains nickel, chromium, selenium, iodine, zinc, iron, manganese, fluorine, phosphorus, calcium and other substances.
Useful properties of rice
Rice saturates the body with a mass of trace elements and nutrients that are necessary for the normal well-being of a person. It is a valuable source of carbohydrates, gives energy and stimulates brain activity due to the large amount of lecithin, and also strengthens the nervous system.
In addition, this product is considered dietary, since it does not contain harmful cholesterol, and the amount of fat is minimal. This is why it is especially useful for those with heart or vascular problems.
Rice removes excess salt from the body, which helps to improve digestion and normalize metabolism.
Rice is also useful for those who suffer from gastric acidity, gastritis or stomach ulcers. It gently envelops the walls of the stomach, protecting the mucous membrane from irritation. It is also recommended to eat it in case of acute diarrhea, as it has the property of "strengthening" the intestines.
Excessive consumption of rice should be avoided for those who suffer from constipation.
How many types of rice are there?
To date, more than 20 varieties of rice are known. The most useful is wild or, as it is also called, black rice. It is distinguished by its almost black color, length and thinness, and also contains more trace elements. But nutritionists attribute refined white rice to the least useful products and consider it refined. In their opinion, such rice, if consumed regularly, can contribute to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
