Rice is one of the most ancient cereals for human consumption. It gained particular popularity in the East, but in other countries of the world this cereal culture is quite widespread. Rice is used to prepare various dishes: first, second and desserts. Many are very fond of rice porridges, which, along with indisputable benefits, can have a number of harmful properties.
The benefits of rice porridge
Rice is rich in carbohydrates and also contains proteins and fats. It has astringent and cleansing properties. In addition, rice has a calming effect, improves sleep and complexion, eliminates bad breath, well restores appetite after serious illnesses, as well as prolonged fasting. Rice is useful for diseases of the bladder and kidneys, it enhances lactation in nursing mothers.
Rice is the main component of an effective weight loss diet called rice. But those using this diet need to remember that excessive consumption of rice can cause complications in the kidneys.
Dishes made from rice are low in calories, so rice porridge is recommended for people who are watching their weight.
It is known that after heat treatment of rice, porridges retain all the main nutrients of this cereal. Therefore, rice porridges are rich in trace elements necessary for human life, such as iron, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, as well as vitamins PP, B and E.
Rice porridge is the leader in the content of complex carbohydrates, thanks to which one serving of porridge in the morning will saturate the body with energy throughout the day. This dish is also absorbent. Doctors recommend including rice porridge in the menu for poisoning, including food. After all, it is able to draw in harmful substances and remove toxins and toxins from the body.
However, it is very important to use high quality products for cooking porridge. Unfortunately, rice loses most of its beneficial properties if various chemicals are used to increase yields, increase shelf life or give a presentation.
Harmful properties of rice porridge
If porridge is cooked from low quality raw materials, then it can harm the body. Often, rice is deeply cleaned to extend its shelf life. When using this technology, the nutrients contained in rice are destroyed and removed.
Rice is bad for colic. But the harmful effect can be neutralized by the use of sugar. Also, rice should not be eaten with a tendency to constipation.
Porridge prepared from such raw materials can cause an increase in blood pressure and provoke the formation of kidney stones, and also contributes to the development of diabetes mellitus and the appearance of atherosclerosis. In addition, the consumption of such porridge can cause diseases of the cardiovascular system.
