Rice is very popular all over the world. Every year, the regions where rice is grown, is becoming more and more. With the passage of time, people have learned to cook from it a lot of different delicious and healthy dishes. For more than 8000 years, people have been cultivating this culture, however, for example, Europe only knew it during the late Middle Ages. In Russia, rice became popular about 300 years ago, and now there are a huge number of recipes for housewives who are just starting to learn culinary art and have already become home cooking professionals. Let's look at the different types of this culture, their benefits and why it is worth including them in your diet.
Brown rice
This species got its name for the fact that after an incomplete cycle of its processing, a shell remains on it. Brown grains are not polished and polished as usual. The higher usefulness of this species compared to traditional white is due to the fact that it contains essential amino acids, vegetable proteins, and there are also indigestible dietary fibers. In addition, brown grains are rich in B vitamins, without which the normal functioning of the nervous system, hair growth and skin regeneration are impossible. The content of minerals in this culture comes first. It was found that the gluten content in brown rice is zero. Improving bowel function, removing toxins and toxins, normalizing sugar and cholesterol are among the beneficial properties of unpolished rice.
Yellow rice
In our country, this species is not very popular. If we compare the sales volume of white and yellow rice, then the first is far superior to the second. For a Russian person, rice not white is a curiosity. But in vain. Golden rice, it is yellow, is different in that it contains a huge amount of beta-carotene. The following fact, however, may scare you a little. The production of gold rice is carried out using genetic engineering (here it is - a phrase that causes fear). That is why it is such a non-standard color. Yellow rice is different in that it contains carotenoids, as already mentioned. When it is consumed, beta-carotene is transformed into vitamin A. Currently, a large number of diseases appear due to a lack of this vitamin. Yellow rice helps replenish its reserves. A big plus of vitamin A from rice is that it is absorbed without fat, which is impossible, for example, when eating carrots. Another beneficial property of yellow rice is its minimal starch and fat content.
Wild rice
Wild rice is rich in useful and nutritious substances, as well as a high protein content of 15 g per 100 g, and at the same time this protein consists of the amino acids most necessary for the body. In addition, wild rice contains B vitamins and folic acid. Magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, manganese - all this is found in large quantities in wild rice. Of the amino acids in this type of culture, methionine, lysine and threonine can be found. Wild rice is good for weight training as nutrition for muscle growth. Regular rice contains twice as much sodium as wild rice. And this is in the absence of fat and cholesterol.
Red rice
Red rice is one of the most healthy types. He, like brown, is not sanded during processing. Fiber richness, the maximum number of minerals, amino acids and vitamins are all the result of an incomplete processing cycle. If your nails, hair and skin are in poor condition, then you should include red rice in your diet. The B vitamins contained in it help to solve the listed problems. Red rice is also useful for migraine sufferers and asthma, as it contains a lot of magnesium, helps strengthen the nervous system and develop muscle tone. In addition, it lowers blood pressure and reduces the likelihood of heart attacks.
Steamed rice
Steamed rice is a useful food product, as 80 percent consists of vitamins and minerals. It is ideal for diet food, as it becomes friable and airy during cooking. Steamed rice contains B vitamins, a lot of macro- and microelements. Steamed rice has a good effect on strengthening the central nervous system, stimulating brain activity. A high concentration of potassium in the composition has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. In steamed rice, there is practically no cholesterol, a reduced amount of sodium and fat.
As you can see, there are many types of healthy rice, each of which has its own unique properties for the human body. Do not be afraid to try new things, because very often, at first glance, unusual products can become the basis of your permanent menu! There are a lot of options for recipes with unusual types of rice . Go to the culinary experiments!