Red rice, the benefits and losses of this product are due to its composition and to its effect on the human body. Rice does not contain gluten, unlike wheat, rye and barley. Therefore, it is hypoallergenic and can constitute the basis of a cereal diet for celiac people (insufficiency of enzymes that break down gluten).
It is also a natural product and a source of healthy carbohydrates, plant proteins, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The distinctive characteristic of red rice is that, unlike white rice, it retains as much as possible of its healthy components, which is important for health and standardization of weight.
What is red rice?
There are two types of rice with an unusual reddish color:
- Red rice (without polishing): Little elaborate product, retains its natural qualities and, therefore, has a reddish brown color due to its bran shell. It contains anthocyanins, which give color to the grain. Fully peeled, red rice becomes white rice.
- Fermented red rice is white rice that has been fermented with the help of yeaduriform fungi These microorganisms form the red pigment that stains rice. This type of rice is considered medicinal in Chinese medicine: it reduces the symptoms of atherosclerosis, decreases the level of harmful cholesterol, has antitumor effects. In RF, red yeast rice is used as a food coloring.
The first type of rice (redless red rice) can be bought on the shelves of Russian stores and in the market. It is an unusual product, but to which those who take care of their figure and health deserve to pay attention.
Rice varieties
The following red rice varieties are distinguished:
- Butany red rice – widespread in Southeast Asia. When cooked it has a pink tone. The size of the grains is medium.
- Thai rice (Kargo) – Variety with lon g-colored long reds.
- Camargo rice. Cultivated in the River Valley of the same name, which flows in southern France, although its homeland is Thailand. Variety with short grains and a marked nut flavor.
- Samba. It grows in India. Middle grain variety.
- Devzira Rice Uzbeko of the Ferghana Valley. Quick to prepare. It has a pleasant taste. This product, quite expensive, is often falsified, so you have to be careful when buying it.
- Ruby. Very widespread in India, it is used in religious ceremonies. It has an intense ruby color, which is the one that gives it its name.
Most red rice varieties are grown in Asian countries. In Russia, at the beginning of the 21st century, Rubí rice began to be cultivated, which attracts the interest of buyers in their unusual color. It can be found on the shelves of the Magnit and Auchan stores.
The benefits of red rice
This type of rice retains the peel of the bran, which is also used to produce rice bran. The high fiber content of the bran (around 80%) makes the re d-cut red rice healthier than conventional rice.
- The thick fiber of the insoluble fiber is not digested in the small intestine, while soluble fiber increases considerably volume, so the feeling of satiety of a food lasts longer;
- Stimulates the passage of food, which serves as prophylactic and constipation treatment;
- Prevents dissbacteriosis.
Fiber is important in thinning diets. It is a necessary component of diets, which helps fight excess weight by reducing hunger and improving the gastrointestinal tract.
In addition to red rice, wild rice with elongated black grains is also considered useful. Integral rice has a partially preserved bran surface, so it is popular among healthy food professionals and is used in thinning diets.
Conventional (white) rice is a product that has been removed from the grain bran layer. The manufacturers eliminate it to increase the life of the rice, since the fats contained in the bran are rapidly root and the product spoils. This is especially true in the case of ground flour cereals.
Some reasons to choose white rice:
- Habituality, follow eating traditions and established tastes. Reluctance to try a new product.
- Polished rice is more attractive to consumers, who only pay attention to the aspect of the product, without thinking too much about their composition and effects on the body.
- Polished rice is cooked faster than red rice, which can be a decisive factor when choosing a less useful but more comfortable product when there is little time to prepare a meal.
- The price. In general, economic white rice is cheaper than red rice.
It is important to keep in mind that good food is a health investment. A precipitated diet and a reckless savings in food can cause serious diseases (atherosclerosis, diabetes, obesity).
Chemical and caloric content
Structure and composition of rice grain:
- The exterior tough peel is squamous (Tamo). Easy to give off. Remember the straw. It is used as fodder. Sometimes the tamo is confused with the bran.
- Protective shell (bran). It contains fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants – natural preservatives and substances that protect cells from the adverse effects of free radicals.
- Gray germ: contains amino acids and vitamins.
- The internal part of the grain (endosperm) – starch warehouse, constitutes 70-80% of the total weight of the rice grain. It is the ground and polished product called “rice” that is most commonly seen in stores – completely covered (bleached), stripped of all peels and germ.
Red rice peel only from the pulp (discharged rice), so it differs from white not only by the presence of useful fiber, but also by a greater content of essential fatty acids and proteins. In addition, ground and polished rice lacks vitamins and minerals.
If rice without shell constitutes the diet base, there is a high risk of developing Avitaminosis B1 (Berry-Berry disease), a thiamine deficiency. The disease is manifested for damage to the nervous system and mental disorders.
Nutritional composition of red rice
- Carbohydrates (starch) – 68
- Proteins – 7. 5-12%;
- Fats – 2. 5-3. 0 %;
- food fibers (fiber) – 7-10 %;
- Minerals – 5-6 %.
The caloric value of the “Rubin” red rice is 340 kcal. Glycemic index (IG) of the product is low – 55, so in reasonable quantities it can be used in diabetics.
The vitamin composition of the bran mass is mainly represented by vitamins of group B, rice grains also contain vit. A and K. of minerals predominate potassium and phosphorus, a large amount of magnesium, there is calcium, iron and zinc.
Ruby rice properties
This variety of rice is originally from India. In Russia, it is grown in the Krasnodar region. Krasnodar’s rice is something different from Asian rice, including Uzbeko. It absorbs the water badly and does not increase so much in volume when cooking it. It cannot be described as aromatic or too tasty.
However, it contains the nutrients inherent in red rice, so it can be used successfully in diets. It is also a good product for a healthy diet, in which the presence of fiber in cereals is considered a criterion for the use of the product.
The benefits
Fiber content makes Ruby rice a good accompaniment for thinning diets. Like the Saracen wheat, this product, consumed regularly, can help get rid of the extra kilos. The rich composition in vitamins and minerals helps saturate the body with the substances necessary for health.
Damage and contraindications
Possible damages derived from the use of red rice can arise with individual intolerance to the product. If inflammatory intestinal disease worsens, it is advisable to reduce the consumption of foods containing thick fiber, including ruby rice, which is still quite hard after cooking. Although there are no obvious contraindications, it must get used to gradually consume foods with high fiber content, especially if the previous diet almost did not contain fiber.
It must also be borne in mind that rice is a strong adsorbent, capable not only of eliminating toxins from the intestine, but also reduces the absorption of medications, which can be a reason to stop consuming this food during a treatment period.
Cooking tips
The manufacturer advises Cook Ruby for 30 minutes, but in practice it turns out that this time is not enough.
This type of rice is not very suitable for Pilaf. It does not have a pronounced flavor. Boiled it looks like Sarracene or barley wheat.
How to choose a good rice
Good quality red rice should not turn white when soaking and boiling it. It can stain water and change color, but you must keep your reddish hue.
Sometimes, the false Red Rice Devzira Uzbeko is sprinkled with a mixture of crushed red flour and bricks. This rice stains your hands and is harmful to health. That is why it is quite risky to buy red rice in the markets. Buying the product in a store does not offer a 100%quality guarantee.
How to use red rice
This cereal has been cultivated for a long time and is widely used in both health and medicinal purposes beneficial for health. Red rice is also used in cosmetics.
In kitchen
Asian red rice has a characteristic flavor and comparatively low caloric content. It is also very nutritious. His intense color not only makes it tasty and healthy, but also unusual and beautiful.
Rice grains must be poured into hot water with salt to keep them whole. For fats, it is recommended to use without refine vegetable oil. Garlic loses most of its useful properties when cooking it, so it is better to add it fresh.
Red Rice to the Mexican
For this dish, spicy flavor ingredients are used:
- Garlic – A few teeth
- an onion;
- Gut, ground black pepper, salt to taste.
Wash the rice and cook it until it is tender; Meat broth can be used. Fry the onion, mix with rice. In the end, add canned red and fresh garlic. Serve with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs.
Red rice in pineapple syrup in the multicooker
The rice is easy to cook in a multicooker, because it already has a buil t-in program and you only have to pour the adequate amount of water (approximately 1 part of rice per 2 of water).
- Red rice;
- onion;
- spices, salt;
- Pineapple slices.
You can add chicken or any other meat. Cook the onions and meat in the “bake” mode, then add the rinsed rice and pineapple, pour hot water and change the “pilaf” mode. This is the end of the cooking process.
Red rice with asparagus and puree of green peas
Asparagus are often found in recipes for a healthy diet. Asparagus are often found in recipes for a healthy diet and can be used in thinning diets.
- Boil some rice.
- Green peas crushes with fresh asparagus. Cook over low heat until they are soft, stirring occasionally. Avoid frying and cooking for a long time.
- Add the rice and spices to the vegetables, remove, reheat if necessary and let stand.
Red rice also combines well with lentils and other vegetables: it is one of the best ways to consume this food.
Popular Red Rice Recipes
The unreasonable rice refers to those foods that have beneficial health and healing properties thanks to their rich composition in vitamins and minerals. It is a case in which food, wisely consumed, becomes medicines.
Colorectal remedy
Red rice anthocyanins help reduce inflammation of the large intestine caused by an unhealthy diet. A ric e-based diet will improve intestinal health. Be careful with acute inflammations and not add spices irritating to cooked rice.
Rice is a remedy to free the body of pathogens.
Thanks to its adsorbent properties, red rice eliminates the toxins of the intestine, which are formed as a consequence of pathogenic microorganisms. They poison the human body and cause the development of diseases. An intestinal cleaning with a rice diet can help not only reduce general intoxication, but also to improve mood.
KVAS of rice for osteochondrosis, arthritis and rheumatism
The rice, thanks to its high mineral content and its purifying properties, helps reduce pain and inflammation in joint diseases and conjunctive tissue injuries.
The rice kvas is used to clean the joints. To prepare it, a handful of dark sultanas and approximately equal amounts of washing and sugar (a few tablespoons of each) (for a 3-liter jug) are needed.
Hot water is poured on the mixture and let stand for two days, stirring occasionally. The jar must be covered with gauze.
Do not pour the rest of the background. For the second time you just have to add sugar and water. You can use the same rice lot several times. The longer the kvas rests and the more sugar and sultane raisins contain, the more sour. Unrefined oats can be used as an additional ingredient. Oat puree is prepared similarly.
Red rice broth
The rice broth has softening and fortifying properties. The advantage of the broth is that it has a therapeutic effect, while it does not contain thick fibers that can irritate the inflamed intestinal walls. It is used for intestinal poisoning and inflammations. Effective in diarrhea.
In homemade cosmetology
Rice softens the skin well and reduces inflammation. Boiled rice must crush until a soft consistency, for example in a blender. Other ingredients can be added according to the type and status of the skin. If honey is used in the recipe, the possible allergenicity of the product must be taken into account. Acacia honey is considered the least allergenic, in addition, it is liquid, so it is convenient to add it to the masks.
Fatty skin mask
For problematic skin prone to inflammation, rice is better immediately boiling along with chopped ant i-inflammatory medicinal herbs (chamomile, succession, calendula, llantén and others).
The resulting mixture is crushed. You can also add natural apple cider vinegar, aloe juice, mummy, sour cream, honey and sea salt. Apply on clean skin. Leave about 20 minutes.
Dry skin mask
This type of skin needs hydration and nutrition. Therefore, in the prepared rice porridge, cosmetic oil must be added. Jojoba and avocado oils are an excellent option, peach and apricot oils are also adequate. Yellow barple oil is good to calm skin irritation. You can also add milk, cream, honey and avocado to the mask. After treatment, use an adequate cream to the skin type.
The benefits and contraindications of red rice must be taken into account. If your diet is poor in fresh vegetables and vegetables, that is, if it contains little fiber and vitamins, you should pay special attention to the unproven rice. When ordinary white rice is replaced by this type of rice, the efficacy of healthy diets, including those destined to get rid of excess weight, significantly increases.
