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10 Benefits of Brown Rice, Good Complex Carbohydrates for Immunity

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Kapanlagi.com - Rice is one of the most popular staple foods. Not only popular, rice is said to be able to fulfill the body's carbohydrate needs. In the market, we know there are white rice and brown rice. Many people say that brown rice is healthier than white rice. Is that true? What are the benefits of brown rice?

In fact, the benefits of brown rice for health are relatively more abundant compared to white rice. This is because brown rice does not go through the milling process like white rice. Therefore, the nutritional content is still intact when in the form of paddy. In addition, brown rice is also a type of good complex carbohydrate for health.

Here are some benefits of brown rice for body health:

 

 

1. Giving a Faster Satiety Effect

Red rice has long been relied upon by people who are on a diet. This is not without reason, because red rice has been proven to provide a faster satiety effect compared to eating white rice. With this, people on a diet will be able to better control their portion sizes by eating red rice.

This assumption is supported by a study in the British Journal of Nutrition which states that consuming complex carbohydrates, such as red rice and potatoes, can create a feeling of fullness for hours and consume less than 320 calories per day.

2. Minimizing Diabetes

The second benefit of red rice is related to diabetes. Consuming red rice can also help us minimize the risk of diabetes.

This is because, as we know, white rice has a relatively high sugar content. Meanwhile, the sugar content in red rice is not as much as in white rice. This can be proven by the fact that white rice tends to have a sweet taste, while red rice has a relatively bland taste.

3. Good for the Immune System

Red rice contains various vitamins and minerals that the body needs for the immune system. This means that by consuming red rice regularly, you can avoid various diseases, not just diabetes.

Moreover, it is not only internal diseases. The zinc content in rice is also believed to accelerate the healing of external wounds. In addition, zinc is also rich in antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals that damage cells and tissues in the body.

4. Good for Bones

Not only good for the immune system, it turns out that red rice is also good for bone health. This is because rice also contains magnesium and calcium which are beneficial for maintaining bone health.
This means that consuming red rice regularly as a staple food can help improve bone health.

5. Rich in Fiber

In addition to vitamins and minerals, red rice also has a high fiber content. Perhaps this is what makes red rice suitable as a diet menu, because it can facilitate the digestive system.

6. Prevent Obesity

Not only suitable for diet and good for digestion, regular consumption of red rice in the long term will also prevent obesity. Because, in addition to containing fiber that is good for digestion, red rice also contains manganese that can dissolve fat in the body.

7. Lowering Cholesterol

Another benefit of red rice is its ability to lower cholesterol. Apparently, the fiber content in red rice is not only beneficial for digestion, fiber is also believed to help in the absorption process of cholesterol or bad fats in the body.

By doing so, the accumulation of bad cholesterol in the body can gradually disappear with the consumption of white rice.

8. Good for the Heart

Still related to the benefits of red rice in lowering cholesterol, because it can absorb bad fats or cholesterol, indirectly red rice has maintained heart health. With the reduction of cholesterol in the body, it means that the risk of heart blockage is also reduced.

9. Prevent Cancer

Red rice is also believed to be able to ward off cancer. So far, cancer has been one of the deadliest diseases. However, don't worry, because it turns out that red rice has nutritional content, such as zinc and antioxidants that can prevent cancer.

10. Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

The risk of Alzheimer's disease or senility can also be avoided by making red rice the staple food. Red rice is believed to prevent Alzheimer's because it contains gamma-aminobutyric compounds. These compounds are very good for maintaining brain health, including preventing Alzheimer's causes.

Those are the 10 benefits of red rice for health. Seeing that there are so many benefits, maybe you can consider switching from white rice to red rice.

(kpl/psp/gen)

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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