Rice & Health

Fact Rice contains essential B vitamins such as thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, as well as minerals such as phosphorous, iron and potassium.



Benefit B Vitamins have numerous benefits including increasing alertness, memory and the ability to learn. Its also vital to the body’s metabolism and the release of energy.



Fact Rice is a good source of amino acids.



Benefit Amino Acids are responsible for muscle development.



Fact Rice is naturally low in fat.



Benefit Nutritionists believe that the rise in heart disease, diabetes, obesity and cancer is linked to high fat diets.



Fact Brown rice may help reduce cholesterol in the blood and is a source of natural fibre for a healthy diet.



Benefit Low cholesterol diets decrease the risk of heart disease and therefore heart attacks. Fibre helps to prevent diseases of the large Intestine.