John Myers
If you would like to eat rice every day, you are probably wondering whether this is healthy. Several factors should be considered when answering the question.
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Eating rice every day: health
A study from the USA shows that people who eat rice every day can absorb nutrients better and lose weight more easily. Eating a portion of rice every day can therefore make sense.
- Rice is generally considered to be relatively low in calories. Rice has about 100 calories per 100 grams. Despite the few calories, it fills you up for a long time because it contains many complex carbohydrates and fiber, which can also boost digestion.
- The grain contains numerous nutrients. These include large amounts of potassium, but also zinc, iron, protein, magnesium and B vitamins. All of these nutrients ensure healthier skin, support blood formation, strengthen the immune system and promote a healthy diet.
- In contrast to many other foods, rice is rather light in the stomach. If you suffer from gluten intolerance, the rice can also score points for you here.
- Rice can be found in many forms. For example, there is whole grain rice, parboiled long grain rice, basmati rice or wild rice. All varieties have slightly different tastes, different preparation times and characteristics.
- Even if the positive points outweigh the negative ones, it is important not only to eat rice and not to eat it too often. Small amounts of arsenic, a natural chemical element found in the earth’s crust, can be found in rice. Consuming arsenic can have negative health consequences.
Inspiration for healthy rice dishes
If you would like to try new rice dishes, you could be inspired by these:
- Vegetable rice with egg
- Rice salad with vegetables
- Stuffed aubergines with rice
- Spinach rice quiche
- Vegetable tray with rice and salmon
- Stuffed peppers with mince and rice.
