Thursday, September 4, 2008

RICY RICE

RICE.....

Rice is the most affordable food available to everyone right from the rich to the poor.Rice in itself is a complete food, which goes well with other foods very easily to end up adding nutrients,bulk and flavor to our meal.
Rice doesn't require expensive, complicated cookware and much time spent on preparation, and cooking.
-Rice has been found to be very easy to digest.
-It is low in fat, low in cholesterol, high in starch, and has a high nutritional content.
-Rice is also an excellent source of energy. It is comprised of 77.5% carbohydrate.
-Rice also contains a range of important nutrients, including B and E vitamins, protein and minerals, especially potassium which helps the body reduce toxins.

Nutritional values of rice :-
Per 200g cooked brown rice
  • Calories - 282 mg
  • Fibre - 1.6 mg
  • Iron - 1 mg
  • Magnesium -220 mg
  • Niacin - 2.6 mg
  • Potassium - 198 mg
  • Vitamin B1 - 0.3mg
  • Vitamin B2 - 0.04mg
  • Zinc - 1.4 mg

1 comment:

Anastácio Soberbo said...

Hello, I like this blog.
Sorry not write more, but my English is not good.
A hug from Portugal