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Brown Rice Good For Health And Wellness |
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Brown Rice Protein
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Darrell Miller | 04/14/08 |
Date:
April 14, 2008 01:05 PM
Author: Darrell Miller
(dm@vitanetonline.com)
Subject: Brown Rice Protein
Did you know that the world produces over 1.3 trillion pounds of rice annually? Brown rice grows in over 40,000 varieties, if you are one looking for the health benefits of rice, the type of rice you choose makes a huge difference.
The USDA recommends that more than half your daily grain diet should be from whole grains (less processed grains) which retain more of their natural nutrients.
Whole grains:
- Help reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol
- Assist with weight management by increasing a feeling of fullness with out added calories
- Improves bowel function and health by reducing constipation and diverticulitis
- Helps keep blood sugar levels more stable and under control for diabetics
When brown rice is processed the outer shell is removed. Brown rice is milled and polished into white rice removing all the valuable nutrients giving the rice its health benefits and fiber. Processing destroys 67% of vitamin b3, 80% of vitamin b1, 90% of vitamin b6, 50% of magnesium and phosphorus, 60% of its iron, and all the fiber giving rice its colon health benefits. Processing destroys the essential fatty acids in rice as well.
One cup of brown rice supplies 88% of the daily recommended manganese, a mineral essential for energy production as well as supporting the nervous system and aids in the production of antioxidants and enzymes that improve over all health. The same cup of brown rice provides 27% of the daily needed selenium and other vital minerals to support a health immune system and thyroid function. Brown rice is an excellent source of B vitamins. One can obtain 14% of their daily fiber from one cup of brown rice, so what’s stopping you from adding it to your diet.
