Rice is an ideal product for those who adhere to a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.
It contains many nutrients, vitamins and minerals indispensable for the normal functioning of all body systems.
However, few people know about all the beneficial properties of rice; it turns out that this product has long been used for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.
The main thing is to understand the varieties of cereals and understand how to properly cook each variety.
Rich fortified composition
1. A large number of complex carbohydrates allows you to saturate the muscle tissue of the body with energy that corresponds to the daily norm.
2. Vitamins of group B have a positive effect on the work and strengthening of the nervous system. They are also important for metabolism, stimulate the conversion of nutrients to energy.
3. Fiber. There is not much of it in the rice itself, but if you cook cereal with vegetables in the oven, you will get a very healthy and satisfying dish, in addition, a low-calorie one.
Useful properties of rice for the human body
It is known that rice has healing properties and is prescribed for the prevention of certain diseases.
1. A decoction of rice is recommended for people who have impaired lung function, have bronchitis or bronchial asthma.
2. Croup favorably affects the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Useful properties of rice can be used as a fixing agent or for cleaning the intestines. For example, if the cereal is cooked steeply and a little starch is added there, such a dish will help get rid of diarrhea. If you add a little milk to boiled rice, it will help to clean the intestines in case of constipation.
3. If you add finely chopped onions and a small amount of mint to the rice broth, you will get an effective tool to combat sore throat and various colds.
4. Rice does not cause allergies, therefore it is allowed to be used by children from 6 months from birth. Also, porridge is prescribed to a person in the postoperative period. Such a diet favorably affects the restoration of the digestive tract.
5. Eating rice helps get rid of bad breath. Also, raw cereals cleanse the urogenital organs, joints, and stomach.
6. If a person wants to lose weight, he needs to think about the rice diet. Croup accelerates the metabolism, allows you to stimulate the process of fat burning, removes excess fluid from the body.
7. Thanks to the amino acids of the composition, regular use of rice in any form (boiled, stewed) stimulates brain activity.
8. The regular use of cereals reduces the risk of cancer, improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels.
Useful properties of rice for the color of cereals
On the shelves of the store there is a huge assortment of cereals, which varies not only in shape, but also in color. Few people know that each variety of this cereal has its own cooking characteristics, each gives the body its own benefit.
1. Black rice (wild). In addition to B vitamins, it also contains many useful trace elements. Among them are iron, zinc, magnesium, phosphorus. The variety is expensive, however, this is due not only to the unique nutritional value, but also to the processing features. The grains are hard, so before cooking they must be soaked in cold water for an hour, then cook for no more than 40 minutes. The beneficial properties of rice of this variety are invaluable to the body.
2. Brown rice (unpolished). Most people walk in the store past the shelves with the product, but in vain. It is this variety that is considered the most useful of all existing. In addition to minerals, fiber and other beneficial trace elements, rice oils are also present in the composition, which regulate cholesterol levels in the blood. It is also important to note another advantage of cereals - it does not boil and does not stick together.
3. Basmati is a long-grained variety of white rice. When cooking, the grain lengthens even more. It cooks very quickly and does not boil. Basmati produces a delicious pilaf with a rich aroma, and it can also be added to the salad.
4. Variety "Jasmine". It is extremely rare, it sticks a little when cooking, but it is very useful. It has a pleasant aroma of jasmine and a rich taste.
5. Variety Camolino. Rice of Egyptian origin, round grains. During the grinding process, a small amount of palm oil is added to it, due to which a pearl color is formed. The beneficial properties of Kamolino rice are determined by its rich composition of amino acids, fiber and vitamins.
6. Milk round-grained rice - it is his mistresses who most often first notice on the shelves of the store. When cooking, it becomes soft and aromatic, does not stick together, therefore it is often used for pilaf.
Each rice variety is good for the body. For this reason, it is sometimes recommended to move away from the familiar product and buy something new in order to please loved ones with a delicious rice dish.
Indoor and outdoor use of rice cereal
Surprisingly, rice is useful not only as a food product, very often this product is used in cosmetology and even in traditional medicine.
Useful properties of rice for external use
1. To remove freckles, age spots and smoothing the face. About 50 grams of grains are taken, everything is ground in a coffee grinder. Next, you need to squeeze 150 grams of juice from the melon and boil the rice flour until a mousse texture is formed. The resulting mask may be stored in the refrigerator. It is applied twice a week for 15-20 minutes on problem areas.
2. For wound healing. You will need rice flour again. Only now it will need to be boiled in ordinary water, adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar to it. The resulting porridge is applied in the form of a compress to dislocations, bruises.
Body healing course
1. You will need to purchase unpeeled round rice. The treatment course with its help is effective for cleaning the body.
2. Now you need to put as many spoons of cereal in a convenient container as a person is. For one year there is one spoon.
3. Everything is poured with cold water, the container is placed in the refrigerator. Every morning you will need to drain the liquid, boil one spoon of rice with a slide without salt and eat for breakfast.
4. The product must be eaten on an empty stomach, drinking is allowed after 40 minutes.
5. The procedure is repeated daily until the cereal in the container is over.
The beneficial properties of rice are very effective during the procedure. During the period of therapeutic prophylaxis, body cells will be renewed, skin will tighten (elasticity and elasticity will return), sleep problems will disappear and immunity will increase. It is recommended to carry out the procedure from October to April, since it is at this time that the body needs to be updated and preventive recovery.
Rice is a tasty and healthy cereal that is recommended for use by each person at least 1 time per week. It is especially appreciated for losing weight, as the product is characterized by low calorie content, while giving a feeling of fullness.
