Rice is staple food grain of over half the population of th e world.Cereal grain with 3rd highest worldwide production. In western, eastern and southern parts of India rice alone serves as a complete meal package along with pulses and vegetable. Since rice is a good source of carbohydrate, protein etc. Each long grain of rice has 68% water, 28% carbs, 3% protein and negligible fat. Along with moderate amounts of vit B,iron and manganese.
Rice variety based on size – Long, Medium and Short grained
Rice variety based on aroma – Basmati , Jasmine , American aromatics
Rice variety based on colour – White, Brown, Black and Red
White Rice – In this variety the husk bran layer and the germ is removed. Hence it contains less nutrients then brown,black/red types. Depending on the size of the grain the glycemic index varies. Since its husk is removed its fiber content is lower,but white rice is easy to digest except for basmati and doongara (australian)rice.
Brown rice – it is whole grain rice with only the outer hull removed.It is more chewier with more nutrients then white,has a distinct nutty flavor.Its high on fibre thiamine,iron and mangnesium moderate of zinc. Glycemix index is medium,hence unlike white rice will keep one fuller for long.
Black rice – very different from brown and white rice.Strong nutty flavour. Takes time to cook,low on glycemic index,high in fiber.
Red rice – has distinct red colour due to anthocyain,which is good source of antioxidants.It is high in nutrients compared to white along with fiber content,which depends if the grain is hulled or unhulled.
Which rice is better depends on individual,how you design your meal. Since rice is not had alone generally its clubbed with vegetables,pulses,fish and meat. Every persons daily activity level is different and hence the need of carbs is different.
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Apart from consuming cooked rice rice water –Tandulodaka as per ayurveda, is also beneficial.It is high in antioxidants and has skin protecting properties.It is useful in cooling inflammation and burnt skin.Best in summer post the exposure of sun,it helps to cool the redness of the skin and heal acne and skin outbreaks. Helps to tighten the skin,the rice starch water eases the effects of eczema,prevents skin aging spots and hyperpigmentation. There is no limit on usage of rice water.
To use rice water- wash rice thoroughly twice to remove any unwanted particles. The third time leave the water in rice for 10min,drain and use the water by cooling it in refrigerator. Apply on the face using cotton cloth,leave on face for 15min or more and wash face with remaining rice water gently for soft and smooth skin. You can throw away all the toner bought as rice water acts as a good substitute for skin toners.
The protein in rice water strengthens damaged hair shafts and locks hairs soft and shinny look. Rice water strengthens the elasticity of hair and reduces surface friction. Coarse ,messy long hair becomes more manageable.You can also any add essential oil to leave pleasant scent on hair post wash.
Rice water is used as an electrolyte-replacing beverage during bouts of acute diarrhoea. It is calming to the upset stomach, amazingly bland, starchy, and gets some nutrients in the body effectively easy. Babies can easily digest rice water, making it an inevitable part of a baby’s diet plan. Add a pinch of salt to improve the digestion as well. Helps to treat constipation in babies and toddlers. In Ayurveda rice water is advised while having certain medicines for better and faster effects. It is advised for burning urination, difficult micturation, heavy periods, other menstrual problems, diarrhoea, as a coolant.
Powdered rice grain acts as a wonderful bosy scrub making the skin soft and smooth.Also rice flour has whitening effect on skin and acts as excellent skin mask for tanning along with addition of turmeric,lemon and orange peel.
Endless are the benefits of rice and various forms that add to our endless needs. Do you still fuss on rice???????