TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Red rice is one type of staple food that has a healthy effect on the body. Judging from its nutrition, Red rice is a type of rice with a high nutritional content and is gluten free, and does not contain trans fat.

Red rice also contains carbohydrates with low calories compared to white rice in general. Most of the nutrients contained in red rice are anthocyanins, compounds that promote health. Red rice is enriched with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Benefits of Red Rice

Not surprisingly, red rice has many benefits that are good for the body. Here are the four health benefits of red rice:

1.Healthy skin

The content of beso and vitamins makes red rice helpful in the production of red blood cells in the body. Iron acts as an antioxidant for good skin health. This is because the antioxidants in red rice can fight free radicals, which protect our skin from premature aging.

2.Protect the body from free radicals

Reported by healthbenefitstimes.com, red rice is a good source of iron or manganese. Manganese plays a role in producing energy for the body and antioxidants that can protect the body from free radicals that are formed after energy is produced. In addition, red rice is rich in zinc, a mineral that can help accelerate wound healing and keep the body's defense mechanisms functioning effectively.

3.Lower blood sugar levels

Red rice is believed to have a relatively low glycemic index content compared to white rice. Quoted by healthshots.com, this makes red rice able to lower blood sugar levels in the body, including being good for consumption for diabetics. The low glycemic index of red rice helps maintain sugar levels, so it is suitable for consumption by diabetics. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels in diabetics can damage the eyes, kidneys and also cause coronary heart disease.

4.Healthy digestive system

According to naturallyyours.in, besides loaded with soluble and insoluble fiber, red rice can easily remove harmful toxins from the body and facilitate bowel movements. Red rice also helps treat diarrhea and constipation.

NAOMY A. NUGRAHENI

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