Nutrition: Rice is the staple food of us Indian’s we cannot live without it, but the dieticians and nutritionists forbid us to eat rice if as it has less nutrient value and more carbohydrates which apparently is not good for our intake. But one variety of rice is here to give all the nutrients you need and also with your rice cravings.
Hand Pound Rice
‘Hand-pounded’ rice is superior to the fully polished rice in many ways. The bran is retained and because of hand-pounding process, the rice tastes so good. HP rice is high in fibre, proteins and selenium. The glycaemic index is low as compared to polished rice, because of which it is quite filling.
The action of pounding removes the husk and turns paddy into edible rice. In the process, the grain still retains its healthy nutrients as the bran is more or less intact. Thus, this variant is better for wellbeing as compared to the machine-processed rice. The latter creates heat which robs the rice of its nutrition to an extent.
Pounding Rice
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Here are the benefits of handpound rice –
Cholesterol Free
Hand pound rice is extremely beneficial for health, simply because it does not contain harmful fats, cholesterol or sodium. It forms an integral part of balanced diet. It has low levels of fat, cholesterol, and sodium which will help in reducing obesity and the health conditions associated with being overweight.
It prevents Alzheimer’s disease
Hand pound rice is rich is gama-aminobutrynic acid which helps prevent various types of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease. It even helps by inhibiting a harmful enzyme known as protylendopetidase.
Blood Pressure Management
Hand pound rice is low in sodium, so it is considered one of the best foods for those suffering from high blood pressure and hypertension.
Sodium can cause veins and arteries to constrict, increasing the stress and strain on the cardiovascular system as the blood pressure increases.
It is good for diabetics
Hand pound rice has a low glycaemic index, which is why it is very good for people who suffer from diabetes. This can help reduce surges of insulin, which is very beneficial in controlling the blood sugar levels.
Great Source of Energy
Hand pound rice is abundant in carbohydrates; it acts as fuel for the body and aids in the normal functioning of the brain.
It treats insomnia
This is because it is extremely rich in melatonin, which is a sleep hormone. It can regulate your sleep cycle and also provide a deep sleep when you do fall asleep, treating all problems related to insomnia.
It is rich in antioxidants
Antioxidants are important for your body as they help fight the free radicals present in your body. This leaves your immune system free to deal with larger issues. Furthermore, antioxidants are known to prevent certain types of cancer from occurring as well. Brown rice is rich in antioxidant properties, especially when compared with white rice.
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