Food and health: Rice
Rice is a cereal belonging to the grass family.
Originally from Asia, it is one of the main foods for about half of the world's population and is grown in many countries.
What are the nutritional and beneficial properties of this cereal ?
Rice is a refreshing, detoxifying and highly digestible food and helps regulate the intestinal flora.
Rich in potassium and low in sodium , rice is indicated for those suffering from hypertension.
Rice is also gluten-free and can also be consumed by those suffering from celiac disease.
If eaten whole it can act as a stimulus for intestinal evacuation as it is rich in fiber and salts. For most varieties, however, rice usually has an astringent effect.
Thanks to its high digestibility it can be an excellent meal for those suffering from sleepiness after eating as it does not tire the stomach.
Many varieties of rice are offered on the market which are suitable for the preparation of numerous recipes, such as risottos , soups, flans and salads.
