Black rice is a fad among health freaks and this is only because of its umpteen health benefits. Black Rice which is also known as Purple rice and Asian rice hails from the Oryza Sativa specie. Some variants of this rice species are glutinous in texture. Black rice is majorly cultivated in Asian countries like China, Indonesia, Myanmar and India among others. In India, it is majorly grown in the eastern region. Besides, it is used to prepare a variety of desserts.Black rice in ancient times was a prized possession and was popularly known as the Forbidden rice or Emperor's rice.
Enriched with the goodness of nature, black rice is loaded with the goodness of fiber, protein, iron, Vitamin E and antioxidants. What makes black rice different from other variants of rice is the Presence of an antioxidant -- anthocyanin, which amps up the health quotient of this rice. The color of this rice changes to deep purple when it is cooked and it is due to high level of Antioxidant called anthocyanin.
Good for Liver :- One of the pivotal organs of our body is the liver, which performs several functions that help in proper functioning of the digestive system. Black rice helps in detoxifying the body and extracting all the toxin particles with antioxidant activities.
Helps in weight loss :-
Apart from being rich in antioxidants, black rice is a great source of fiber. One cup of black rice has approx. 6 grams of fiber, which helps the body to stay satiated and makes you feel full even if you consume small quantities of it. Moreover, the high-fiber content of black rice helps in easing out the bowel movements, relieves bloating, diarrhea and prevents constipation. The soluble fiber of black rice binds with the toxinsand effectively pulls out the waste from the body. This further leads to weight loss.
Helps keep diabetes at bay
Patients with high sugar levels are often advised to cut down on sugar as well as carbohydrates. It is often advised to go for whole grains rather than going for refined carbs. Well, black rice is high on fiber and low in carbs, which makes it an apt choice for diabetes patients. In fact, the bran, which is the outer coating of rice has the majority of fiber content. The fiber of black rice helps the body to absorb the glucose over a long period of time, which further helps in maintaining a balance of sugar level.