How to improve health by adding black rice

Black rice could be considered a super food for the wide range of nutrients it contains. When it comes to a food that you can have many different uses for black rice would be on that list.

It can be used similar to brown rice as a side dish to any meal. It contains more fiber and protein than other rice.This is a great addition for those looking to improve health by losing access weight. Black rice is filling and low in fat.

It is a whole grain that contains a healthy source of vitamins and minerals. Black rice is high in iron for those looking to add iron rich foods to your diet. It is a good source of potassium as well.

Black rice contains a large amount of anthocyanins which is noted to help with controlling cholesterol. It is high in vitamin E as well so may strengthen immune function. Black rice has more antioxidants than blueberries.

The great source of antioxidants are similar to that of berries and lower in sugar. I believe you should have a wide variety of nutrient rich foods in your diet to receive the most benefits for your health.

Foods high in antioxidants may improve health by possibly reducing the risk of heart disease and cancers. Memory improvement is also listed as a possible benefit of black rice.

Another way to add black rice to dishes is by using a coffee grinder to make a powder out of the dry rice. Then you can add this bran powder to baked goods, cereals, salads, or any foods you would like to add health benefits.

In Thailand they use it for dessert recipes adding coconut milk and palm sugar. For a recipe containing sticky black rice click on this link..

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Jenay Green