“Rice is Life” and the proverb is truly apt. It is the staple diet of most of the population of the world, especially in the Indian subcontinent. And, in many regions rice is actually worshipped, and people consider it to be a blessing. It has numerous health benefits which provides an instant source of energy to the body, and it is not only good for the skin but also in maintaining blood sugar levels.

• Rice acts as a source of fuel for the body, since it is a rich source of carbohydrates. It is actually made up of long chains of complex carbohydrates, that takes time to break down, and the starch present in rice is beneficial for diabetics.
• Rice is rich in minerals such as calcium and iron, and also rich in vitamins, such as niacin, Vitamin D, thiamine and riboflavin. It also helps in digestion, and contains very low amount of saturated fats and cholesterol making it heart-healthy.
• Rice provides immunity power and controls various diseases as it contains antioxidant properties that protect the heart by minimising the occurrence of heart diseases and stroke. And it is also known to prevent Alzheimer’s disease to an extent.

• Rice is known to protect the body against cancer, and the rice fibre acts as a shield against cancerous cells.
• Rice is known to prevent constipation, as it contains very low amount of sodium.
• People suffering from celiac disease and those who are allergic to proteins such as those found in wheat, barley, rye and oats can actually switch their diet to rice, as it is gluten-free.
• And last but not the least, rice is considered beneficial to those people who intend to lose weight, due to its low-fat content.
  It is only a rumour that consuming rice makes us obese. On the contrary, it helps in controlling our weight and is highly nutritious boosting one’s health.