The "Black Rice" which is also known as a "Forbidden Rice" has been known for many impressive health benefits than any other rice varieties. It is one of the pigmented rice variety with other as "Red Rice"and "Brown Rice". This type of rice is rich in powerful disease-fighting antioxidants. It contains dietary fiber, anti-inflammatory properties, and has the ability to help stop the development of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even weight gain.
A serving of black or forbidden rice contains only around 160 calories. It offers a very high amount of flavonoid phyto nutrients, a good source of important fiber, substantial mineral content including iron and copper, and even a good source of plant based protein. Just the outside hull of the grain has one of the highest levels of anthocyanin antioxidants of any food.
The health benefits of "Black Rice" are:
- Full of Antioxidants
- Protects Heart Health
- Can Help Detoxify the Body
- Good Source of Fiber Which Improves Digestive Health
- A Naturally Gluten Free Grain
- Helps Slow Down Absorption of Sugar in the Blood, Helping to Prevent Diabetes
- Better at Preventing Obesity than Refined Grains
This rice cost much higher than the ordinary white rice variety but when it comes to health benefits is better than the white rice. It will make you full in just a small quantity of serving. It may be a good shift and also a shift for a better health.