Rice is one of the most popular side dishes for meat and fish dishes. It also serves as the basis for many independent dishes, such as pilaf. Eating rice can both benefit and harm the body.
The benefits of rice
Rice is an ancient cereal crop with unique properties. In the East, this product is very popular as an integral part of the daily diet, due to its combination of nutritional value and low calorie content.
Rice contains many nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the human body. Among them are zinc, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, calcium and potassium, B vitamins, vitamin E and PP. Rice leads the list of foods containing complex carbohydrates that provide the body with a long-term supply of energy.
By the way, when it enters the body, rice helps to get rid of harmful substances contained in other food taken. Also, this cereal forms the basis of many diets, compiled according to a wide variety of methods.
With the help of rice, you can help restore appetite after various diseases, including severe ones. When eating rice dishes, sleep is normalized and bad breath disappears, slags and toxins are removed. It is often used to remove excess salt from the body (rice itself does not contain salt), therefore, it is recommended for various diseases of the kidneys and cardiovascular system.
Possible harm
The most common white rice is fully polished, round or long grain. It cooks quickly enough, tastes good and can decorate any dish. But the fact is that during its cleaning - in order to improve the presentation and increase the shelf life of this product - most of the vitamins and trace elements contained in it are simply destroyed.
Continuous consumption of white rice can increase the likelihood of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease, contribute to the formation of kidney stones and high blood pressure. In addition, this cereal has a high glycemic index, so it should not be consumed by those who suffer from diabetes; consuming white rice often may even increase the likelihood of developing this condition.
Brown rice will be of great benefit to the body - in fact, an unrefined product. It contains about 70-80% of complex carbohydrates and minerals necessary for humans. Such rice is suitable for people prone to allergic reactions, since it does not contain gluten, a substance that directly causes food allergies.
So eating in moderation and opting for brown rice is a sure way to get the most out of this food and the least harm.
