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Eight  superb benefits of eating rice

Matooke Republic by Matooke Republic
February 17, 2017
in Featured Stories, Health
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Rice is a cereal with immense health benefits.  Ask around. Ask school children and they will tell you how much they love rice. In fact, rice is one of the most treasured foods in this country. In the villages, its is a preserve for big occasions like Christmas and weddings. Here are eight reasons why you should eat rice no matter how small the quantity is. 

  1. Great Source of Energy

Since rice is abundant in carbohydrates, it acts as fuel for the body and functioning of the brain. Carbohydrates are essential to be metabolized by the body and turned into functional, usable energy. You will have the energy to chase your hustles.

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2.Source of vitamin B1

Essential source of vitamin B1 to the human body. Yes, rice has plenty of Vitamin B1. This helps in skin health. You just shine like a baby.

  1. Cholesterol Free

Eating rice is extremely beneficial for your health, simply because it does not contain harmful fats called cholesterol. Rice is your best bet in your fight to maintain weight.


  1. Blood Pressure Management

Rice is low in sodium, so it is considered one of the best foods for those suffering from high blood pressure and hypertension.

  1. Cancer Prevention

Whole grain rice like brown rice is rich in insoluble fiber that can protect against many types of cancer. Boosting your antioxidant levels is a great idea, and eating more rice is a wonderful way to do that.

  1. Digestive Qualities

The husk part of rice is considered to be an effective medicine to treat digestive infections like diarrhea.

  1. Medicine 

Medical experts say that powdered rice can be applied topically to cure certain skin ailments. The compounds that are found in it, particularly in brown or wild rice, have anti-inflammatory properties, so they are also good for soothing irritation and redness.

  1. Anti aging

Instead of chopping your age and applying tonnes of make up, just eat rice. The antioxidant capacity also helps delay the appearance of wrinkles and other premature signs of aging that can affect the skin.

Surely, rice is holy already.



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