Black rice: Rare yet highly nutritious

Black rice is known as forbidden rice… Why Should You Be Eating It!

Rice is the staple food group in much of the world, a starch used like bread in many meals and cuisines. But rice is getting a bad rap. As a refined carbohydrate with little of the actual grain left, white rice might as well be pure sugar – at least that’s how your body processes it, anyway. Brown rice has taken its place on our plates, but can be a little boring and bland. The solution? Black rice, a nutty superfood that brings a new flavor and texture to your dinner table. Also known as “forbidden rice” or “longevity rice,” black rice is a type of sticky rice produced by heirloom plants in China, Thailand and Indonesia. In Ancient China during the Ming Dynasty, only the emperors were allowed to eat black rice, which promised a long life of good health.

Today, introducing this pretty grain into your diet is a smart idea. In the natural world, bright color indicates a healthy food, and these dark grains (actually deep purple) contain many of the same antioxidants as leafy greens, red tomatoes and orange carrots.

High in nutritional value and balance, black rice contains 18 amino acids, zinc, copper and carotene. With a soft texture and mild, nutty taste, a serving of black rice offers the eater a significant dose of iron (almost 2 milligrams or 4 percent of your daily recommended intake) and also fiber (2 grams).

Black rice also packs a powerful punch of antioxidants from its purple anthocyanins, flavonoids that are also found in blueberries, grapes, açai and other purple foods. These pigments fight free radicals, reduce inflammation and improve cardiovascular and brain function through better circulation and healthy arteries.

Contains a large amount of antioxidants. Black rice is a good source of antioxidants – a substance known for helping individuals flush out body wastes on a regular basis. Antioxidants can be found in coffee and tea but is definitely more prevalent in black rice. Notice the black appearance of this rice? The color can be attributed to the same chemicals that give acai berry and blueberries their distinctive coloring. The very same chemicals are also responsible for the high antioxidant count of the two.

Heart attack preventive. Studies show that black rice contains a large amount of anthocyanins, an ingredient that is capable of lowering the risk of heart attack. It does this by preventing the buildup of plaques in the arteries which is the most common reason why heart attacks occur. Even better, it was revealed that anthocyanins is more capable of controlling cholesterol levels than any other food supplement available today.

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