Red Rice is Great For Weight Loss & Diabetes & There’s More...
Red rice is rich in fiber, Vitamin B group, manganese, calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, selenium, and an antioxidant known as anthocyanin, which is also present in deep purple or red fruits and vegetables. Anthocyanin, according to doctors, helps to alleviate inflammation and allergy, and prevent risk of cancer. It helps in weight loss too.
So, if you are struggling to lose weight and love rice, you can safely have red rice instead of white rice. The latter is stripped of nutrients and contains mostly starch.
How are red rice nutrients beneficial to your body?
- Manganese in red rice helps to strengthen metabolism, which is needed for faster weight loss.
- Magnesium helps to lower blood pressure and heart risks and in migraine.
- Calcium helps to keep bones and teeth strong and reduces risk of osteoporosis and arthritis.
- Selenium helps to safeguard body against infections.
- High fiber content in red rice is great for people on weight loss diet, as it slows down digestion and keeps you fuller for longer. It also strengthens your digestion. Besides, due to high fiber, this rice is low in glycemic load and is great for diabetics.
- Red rice comes in the category of whole grains. It helps to decrease arterial plaque, prevent risk of heart disorders, and regulates cholesterol and blood sugar.
How to cook red rice?
Red rice is yummy, no doubt. And its nutritious.
So, wouldn’t you want to make it a part of your diet?
You can cook rice just like you cook white rice. Have it steaming hot with some dal or curry. Or you can prepare delicious kheer with milk and rice, garnished with nuts and saffron.
How about tossing up some savory salad of red rice, corn, pomegranate, kidney beans, and apricots? Garnish it with fresh drops of lemon juice and grated fresh coriander leaves. Add salt and spices as per your taste.
Bring some color in your rice recipes. Try red rice.