Rice, the staple food of Indians is a good energy source. It contains 6.4 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat, 0.7 g of minerals, 0.2 g of fibre, 79 g of carbohydrates, 9mg of calcium, 143mg of phosphorus, 1mg of iron, 0.21mg of vitamin thiamine, 3.8 mg of niacin, 11 microg of folic acid per 100g. Milled rice do not contain carotene. But hand pounded rice contains 2 -9 micro g of carotene per 100g.
It is a art to cook rice. A ready to serve rice must be fully cooked, each grain must be separate, and must not be sticky. Some says cooking in cooker is the best way to preserve the nutrients. But rice tastes the same whether you cook it in cooker or in a pot. Rice water is duly prescribed by ayurvedic practitioners as an effective ointment to cool off inflamed skin surfaces.
Apart from providing energy, it has excellent health benefits too...
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It is a art to cook rice. A ready to serve rice must be fully cooked, each grain must be separate, and must not be sticky. Some says cooking in cooker is the best way to preserve the nutrients. But rice tastes the same whether you cook it in cooker or in a pot. Rice water is duly prescribed by ayurvedic practitioners as an effective ointment to cool off inflamed skin surfaces.
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Apart from providing energy, it has excellent health benefits too...
It is,
- cholesterol free
- low in fat
- sodium free
- low in sugar
- gluten free
- a source of essential vitamin B1
- with anti oxidant property (Rice bran oil)
- a source of iron, calcium, niacin & vitamin D
But people who are in a weight loss regime are advised to reduce the amount of rice intake as it contains less fibre and more calories.
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