The red variety of cereal is one of the most popular. This success is due to a large number of beneficial properties, excellent chemical composition and perfect balance of the product..
The chemical composition of red rice, the benefits of the product
With its many beneficial effects on the body, red rice is like its brown relative, but there are still differences between them. And all thanks to a special heat treatment, in which all the useful properties of the grains are preserved.
What is included in red rice:
1. It is saturated with vitamins, in particular, groups B (B1, B2) - positively affect the condition of the skin, nails, hair, E, PP, aneurine, pyridoxine, nicotinic acid.
2. Plant fiber - the largest amount is found in red rice, helps to resume the full functioning of the digestive system and normalize the intestinal microflora, to adjust peristalsis.
3. The percentage of natural fats, proteins and carbohydrates is 1: 8: 78.
4. The lignans.
5. Important micro and macro elements, such as iodine, phosphorus, calcium, potassium, copper, iron, magnesium.
6. Atnocyanins or paracionides, as well as antioxidants - reduce the power of the harmful effects of free radicals on the cells of the body, increase the energy reserve. Therefore, rice dishes are very useful, they are the prevention of cancer.
7. 8 essential amino acids - thanks to them, rice for some time or partially can replace meat in the diet.
8. Procyanidins - substances that provide rice in red. These substances are biologically active, they can often be found in other products, such as red wine, lingonberries, cocoa, cinnamon and others.
Most of the minerals and vitamins are found in the rice shell, so it is so important to cook it correctly, namely to cook the whole red cereal without removing the shells.
Saturated with calcium and magnesium, the composition helps to combat the manifesting symptoms of asthma, eliminates the attacks and effects of migraines, lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart and vascular disease. The combination of nutrients allows you to keep the whole body in good shape, as well as muscles separately, strengthens bones and teeth, the nervous system. The dish acts as a prophylaxis of osteoporosis and arthritis, and is also able to repay iron deficiency in the body, which is common to many people.
The uniqueness of red rice: useful properties of varieties of the product
Red rice has many varieties, most of which have a similar beneficial effect on the human body. Most varieties have a round shape, the saturation of the red hue depends on the degree of heat treatment. The two largest groups of red rice:
1. Unpolished.
2. Weak grinding force.
The most popular and useful for humans varieties of red rice are:
1. Cargo - Thai rice - its grains are more elongated, ready it has a soft texture and a sweetish taste, does not boil.
2. Ruby - distributed in India, where it is not only a food product, but also the subject of various religious rituals.
3. Camargue is a nutty flavored variety grown in France.
4. Mars and Rubin - varieties grown in Russia.
5. Dev-Zira - a type of unpolished rice, its beneficial qualities were found at the place of growth - in Uzbekistan.
6. Bhutanese rice - has a name characteristic of the homeland and a pink tint.
7. Japonica - a variety of dark red color, has a sticky consistency, medium-sized fruits and homeland - the Land of the Rising Sun.
8. Wild red rice is better and faster than other types in the body.
How red rice affects the body: the beneficial properties of cereal
The regular consumption of red rice can be reflected in such positive aspects:
• improving the appearance and condition of the skin, removing age spots, smoothing wrinkles, restoring elasticity, getting rid of sagging;
• a positive effect on hair, nails, strengthening teeth and other bone tissues;
• prevention of tumor diseases, effective fight against neoplasms, reduction of the risk of colon and mammary gland cancer;
• cereal is a product of long-livers, as it is able to increase vitality and prolong life;
• cereal needed for men - able to increase masculine strength;
• has a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract, helping valuable components to be better absorbed, quickly satisfies hunger;
• removes accumulated toxins, toxins, harmful substances from the body, improves the functioning of the heart and purifies the blood;
• prevention of neuropsychiatric diseases, a calming effect on the nervous system;
• increase immunity;
• must be included in the diet for people with problems with pressure and kidneys;
• elimination of headaches, fight against migraines;
• especially useful for people with diabetes, we will allow people after severe poisoning and with a diagnosis of celiac disease;
• responsible for healthy joints, removes accumulated salts from the body, prevents the development of osteoporosis;
• recommended for asthmatic disease;
• effectively eliminates insomnia;
• has an anti-inflammatory and firming effect on the body.
Harm to the body from eating red rice and contraindications
Having a plant origin, red rice practically does not have contraindications for use. It is highly valued for its healing qualities and special composition, but red rice is capable of harming the body in such cases:
1. Eating significant amounts of the product can lead to constipation and digestive problems.
2. Poor quality products may contain arsenic in their sprouts and grains, which penetrate the plant through the use of fertilizers.
3. Red cereal is a high-calorie product, so eating it in large quantities can lead to reverse weight loss results. It’s important not to overdo it.
4. Red rice is contraindicated during periods of exacerbation of diseases of the stomach and intestines, if any are present in humans.
Ways to use red rice: benefits in traditional medicine
A few simple and popular recipes for home treatment:
1. Boiled rice in milk will help fight the problems of the gastrointestinal tract. For more serious problems - an ulcer or gastritis, a decoction of red rice is used.
2. In domestic practice, it is rarely used, but it is read in an effective way in the East that rice is used without heat treatment to remove cholesterol, pathogens, and bile. The combination of red cereal and rice flour helps to remove mucus from the body.
3. Soft rice is a panacea for many diseases, as well as a restorative and firming agent. If you cook it over low heat for 8 hours, taking proportions with water, like 1 to 10, then water can be used later as a medicine.
Rice decoctions can beneficially affect the condition of patients with asthma, pneumonia, improve the condition of the skin and hair. Therefore, cereal can be considered a truly unique product.
