rice

The etymological route of the term rice it is very extensive. The most remote roots of the concept are found in Sanskrit urīhi. Then he went to Greek (óryza), to classical Arabic (aruz) and Hispanic Arabic (arráwz) before reaching our idiom.

It is known as rice to plant whose scientific name is Oryza sativa, which is part of the family of grasses. The fruit of this plant is a edible grain which is also called rice.

Rice is one of the cereals most consumed in the whole planet. In some Asian countries, in fact, it is the main food product. The gluten, the lysine and the starch are some of the substances present in its grains.

Typically, rice is subjected to a process to remove its cover, which transforms into saved. Grain without such a cover can be stored with little change for long periods. When the bran is kept, it speaks of Integral rice.

There are endless varieties of rice. According to the size of the grain, it is possible to distinguish between the short grain rice (used in the preparation of sushi), the medium grain rice (used in spanish paellas) and the long grain rice (popular in USA, India Y China).

The cooking rice is also diverse. It can be boiled in water, cooked al steam or fry. The grains also allow to produce rice flour, rice milk, rice vinegar, rice noodles and alcoholic beverages such as sake and the rice wine.

Among the many benefits that rice has for our HealthIt should be noted that it is an energy source that acts almost immediately, helping to maintain the correct levels of sugar in the blood and improving the skin, among other actions. Let's see below some of the advantages of this food in more detail:

* it is very nutritive: the value nutritional of rice is really considerable, and this occurs in both the whole wheat and the white. While the former is rich in fiber and therefore helps with the digestive process, white rice is a good source of iron and calcium, as well as vitamin D, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine;

* is healthy for the heart: one of the reasons why rice is so popular in almost every country in the world is its low percentage of cholesterol and saturated fats, something that is very beneficial for the maintenance of our body, as well as to complement weight loss diets;

* prevents certain diseasesOddly enough, eating rice regularly can have a positive impact on fighting diseases of the caliber of Alzheimer's, as well as strokes and heart disorders. This is due to the amount of neurotransmitters it contains, especially brown rice. Its shell, on the other hand, is a cash remedy against dysentery and has diuretic properties;

* is rich in carbohydrates: this makes it a very rich source of energy that acts as a fuel for our body. The long chains of complex carbohydrates that make up rice take a long time to break down. For this reason, carbohydrates provide us with constant energy. With respect to starch, its low content in carbohydrates it is ideal for people with diabetes;

* is a great source of fiber: one of the most common uses of rice as a home remedy is the prevention of constipation, because its fiber helps in the development of bacteria that benefit our digestion and they also keep the bowel movement regular.