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- This is a Vegetarian product. About this item For people battling obesity, black rice is the best variant of rice to consume. Full of fibre, black rice not only gives you the feeling of being full, thus preventing overeating; studies show that the rice variant can also help prevent insulin resistance, which is often linked to the risk of developing diabetes and obesity.sease Prevention Black rice is said to help prevent diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and even cancer due to its high antioxidant content. The reason your nutritionist has been asking you to cut down on your rice consumption is because of its high carbohydrate versus very less protein content. Proteins are very essential in building muscles, and cutting down on excess weight. Black rice also offers a minutely increased amount of protein content over other 'healthier variants'. It contains 8.5gms of protein in a 100gms serving, while brown and red rice contains 8gms and 7gms of protein respectively for the same serving. On the other Eating black rice may have a positive impact on your healthy cholesterol levels too. The anthocyanins phytochemicals found in black rice, reduces the Low Density Lipo-protein (LDL) cholesterol Which is a bad cholesterol. Natural Detoxifier The phytonutrients present in black rice help cleanse the body of disease causing toxins (caused by free radicals). Black rice helps the liver (one of the most significant detoxifiers of the body) eliminate unwanted substances through its antioxidant activity. To ward off the risk of diabetes and obesity, it is advised to consume whole grains instead of just refined carbohydrates. The entire bran of the grain is where the all the fiber is stored in the black rice. The fibre is able to help glucose (sugar) from the grain to be absorbed by the body over a longer duration of time, (Since fibre take the longest to digest), thereby maintaining consistent sugar levels. Read A diabetic's guide to eating rice too. The black rice has about 3 grams of fiber per half cup serving. This rich fibre content helps regulate the bowel movements, prevent constipation, diarrhea and bloating. The fibre helps bind the toxins and waste within the digestive tract, and flush it all out of the system on completion of the cycle of digestion. Fibre also gives your body a satiated feeling after consumption which prevents you from binging into other fatty food, thus aiding weight loss.
High Antioxidant Content The dark color of black rice indicates the presence of powerful antioxidant pigments called Anthocyanins. The same Anthocyanins that give black rices its black and purple coloring, can be found blackberries and blueberries. As we already know, blueberries, blackberries and other dark colored fruits boast an incredible antioxidant activity. And so does black rice. Antioxidants prevents cell damages caused by free radicals and this provide protection against illness such as diabetes, heart disease and even reduce cancer risks by treating conditions that may evolve into cancer. Helps to prevent Diabetes Studies have shown that when it comes to the risk of developing diabetes and even obesity, consuming whole grains is much more beneficial and preventative than consuming refined carbohydrates. Compared to eating processed carbohydrates which are stripped of their fiber, antioxidants and other nutrients that help to slow down the absorption of sugar in the blood stream, black rice is a much healthier option. Black rice contains the entire bran of the grain where the fiber is stored, and fiber is to help glucose (Sugar) from the grain to be absorbed by the body over a longer period of time. Overall, black rice is by far healthiest rice variety It supports cardiovascular health, delays aging and plays a part in the prevention of certain illnesses such as diabetes and Alzheimer. Regular consumption appears to regularize blood cholesterol levels and reduce inflammation. Low in sugar and rich in fiber, black rice makes a genuinely healthy dietary choice with good amount of Vitamin E.
