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Black rice is a healthy type of organic rice. Regular consumption of black rice can reduce the risk of various types of chronic diseases.
There are many types of rice in Asia, one of which is black rice. This rice is also known as ‘riceberry’ and is widely grown in Northern Thailand.
This black rice has a dark purple appearance. The epidermis is a little hard. Because the color is dark, it is often called black rice. The texture of this rice is soft and sticky, similar to sticky rice and the taste is mildly sweet.
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Reporting from the Mirror (7/11), black rice or riceberry is on the ‘superfood’ list. This means that black rice is very rich in nutrients and has various benefits that are associated with reducing the risk of various diseases.
Quoting Eat This Much, 100 grams of black rice contains 360 kcal calories. Other nutritional content includes vitamin E, beta carotene, and gamma oryzanol which are antioxidants.
 black sticky rice Photo: iStock |
These nutrients can improve skin and eye health. In fact, consuming black rice regularly is also said to be able to fight the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer and other chronic diseases.
This black rice also contains high fiber and is linked to digestive and intestinal health. This is explained by the NHS (National Health Service), that consuming lots of fiber is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and bowel cancer.
Regularly consuming black rice can also benefit from the iron content 3 times more than other rice varieties. This important nutrient can support the function of red blood cells in the body.
According to the NHS, the amount of iron intake needed by men and women is different. It is stated that men need around 8.7 mg a day, while women should consume more, around 14.8 mg. This intake must be met, because iron deficiency can affect the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to disease and infection.
The zinc content in black rice can also break down protein and produce collagen. It can improve skin, hair, and nail health.
In Indonesia, black rice is generally organic rice. The price is relatively expensive. Widely planted in West Java and Bali. So that the texture is not too hard or rough, soak black rice for a few moments before cooking.
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