Rice cereal is a derivative product. Externally translucent and fragile. Rice is a cereal culture that is very popular all over the world. The homeland of cereals is India, Thailand and Indochina. And rice cultivation began at least 700 years ago. In modern times, grains are processed and flattened. The result is rice flakes. And thanks to unique technologies, the natural taste and all the beneficial properties of this nutritious product are preserved.
The composition and calorie content of flakes
One source of minerals and vitamins is rice flakes. They include the following nutrients and trace elements:
- amino acids;
- vitamins B (1,2,5,6), A, PP and E;
- choline;
- magnesium;
- calcium;
- manganese;
- copper;
- iron;
- potassium;
- zinc;
- selenium;
- sodium;
- phosphorus.
Rice flakes contain no gluten. This is a fairly strong allergen. Therefore, cereal can be included in the children's diet. And give babies as complementary foods, starting from six months. Flakes are very high in calories. Therefore, they need to be consumed only in small quantities. 100 grams contains 360 calories.
Benefit
One of the products loved and demanded by the consumer was rice cereal. The benefits of them are doubtless in different areas:
- flakes are a complex carbohydrate containing easily digestible protein;
- phosphorus and calcium work well on teeth and bone system;
- zinc is necessary for hair and nails;
- the rich composition of minerals and vitamins helps the body in general recovery, replenishes energy reserves for a whole day;
- thanks to dietary fiber, the digestive system improves, and toxins and other decay products are removed from the body;
- metabolism is normalized;
- with regular use of flakes, the nervous system is restored, stresses and a bad mood disappear;
- swelling is prevented;
- with constant use of the product, pressure and the work of the cardiovascular system normalize, arrhythmia disappears;
- cereals are very useful for patients with diabetes, as fiber helps to regulate blood sugar;
- bad breath disappears;
- cereals regulate the activity of the kidneys, and excess fluid is removed from the body.
In the field of beauty, lotions and masks are prepared from rice, which provide a nourishing and moisturizing effect on the epidermis. In addition, it is an excellent product that removes small wrinkles.
Contraindications
Rice flakes should not be included in the diet for people who suffer from constipation and colitis. And also to those who have an individual intolerance to the product. It must be remembered that cereals can cause allergies. Therefore, cereals are introduced into the diet gradually, in small portions. Abuse the product is also not worth it, as this often leads to constipation.
The use of cereal in cooking
Rice flakes have long been used in cooking. The recipes are very diverse. The most common is porridge in milk. But nutritionists advise not to cook, but to steam the flakes in hot boiling water for ten minutes. The dish is covered with a lid. This method of preparation helps to preserve all the beneficial properties. Flakes can be seasoned with yogurt, butter or milk. Favorite fruits, berries, nuts or condensed milk are added for taste.
Rice flakes can be used to make delicious and healthy dessert puddings. It turns out very gentle and light. Rice flakes are great for baking (cakes, muffins, etc.). Perfectly combined with chocolate in recipes for cakes and pastries. It turns out very tasty rice casserole. Flakes may well be substituted for flour in recipes or used as a breading for frying meat and fish.