Basmati rice: benefits and properties
We are probably in front of one of the rice most known, popular and consumed in the world, mainly in India, a country in which it is very much used. Its about basmati rice, a variety of rice that is grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, and that you can find today in many supermarkets in processed or integral form.
It is true that today it is possible to find an interesting diversity of different types and varieties of rice, so that in many cases it is normal to have doubts when we stand in front of the supermarket shelf, and we do not know which one to choose.
We can choose white rice, wild rice, whole grain, long grain or Basmati. And, precisely, an option to decide for one or another good could be their different nutritional qualities. On this occasion we want to know more about the Benefits of Basmati rice.
Nutritional benefits of Basmati rice
From a nutritional point of view there is no doubt that Basmati rice stands out as one of the rice variety with the highest nutritional content. For example, it is especially rich in the following nutrients:
- Carbohydrates: provides complex carbohydrates, which provide energy but progressively, not quickly as it does with simple carbohydrates. 100 grams of Basmati rice provide 45 grams of carbohydrates.
- Proteins: 100 grams of Basmati rice contribute 10% of the recommended daily dose; In addition, it provides 8 essential amino acids.
- Vitamins: highlights its high content of B vitamins (especially B1, B3 and B6, in addition to B2 and B9). It also provides vitamin K.
- Minerals: interesting contribution in manganese, magnesium, selenium, iron, calcium, potassium, copper and zinc.
- Fiber: it is a very rich fiber food.
As we see, it is a food extremely rich in essential nutrients, highlighting its high content of vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates and fiber.
On the other hand, it is interesting to take into account that it is a food whose consumption is recommended for people with diabetes, as long as the feeding is controlled regularly and regularly.
Because of its fiber content, it becomes an adequate option when it comes to preventing constipation, while reducing the risk of colon cancer and keeping our intestines healthy.
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