Rice Mix (1kg)

Description

This is a healthy rice mix that So Healthy Nigeria is providing to Nigerians to help them stay healthy.

The rice mix helps alleviate the health risks that come with too much consumption of processed white rice.

We know that Nigerians love white rice so this is a healthy replacement.

White Rice

Basically, the white rice in the pack is stone-free with no preservative.

It is fresh from the farm and this is what you should eat if at all you want to eat white rice.

However, it should be eaten in low quantity and that is why we have packed it together in small quantities.

White rice has high glycemic index.

In the pack is 400g of white rice.

Brown Rice

Brown Rice is a whole grain rice and full of fibre and in the pack is a 400g measure.

This fibre helps to lower cholesterol, move waste through the digestive tract and promote fullness.

It may also help prevent the formation of blood clots.

Brown rice is considered a low “glycemic index” food.

It is a natural wholesome food rich in essential minerals such as manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus, calcium, selenium, magnesium, and potassium. 

Its vitamin wealth includes vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6, folate, vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) and vitamin K.

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Also, Brown rice prevents Alzheimer’s, lowers stress in lactating women, prevents obesity, has antioxydants, controls diabetes, imporves digestive health, lowers cholesterol level and boosts heart health

Red Rice

Red rice is another specie of healthy rice available to man and in the pack is a 200g measure.

This health rice is available in Nigeria and researches have identified the health benefits of this rice.

A 2017 study says after an evaluation of the species of rice, red rice proved to be superior to white rice in all parameters barring seed length.

“Red rice was found to have a higher iron, magnesium, calcium, and zinc content than white rice.

Regarding other nutrients the study revealed that red rice has a higher crude protein (10.49%) and crude fiber (2.71%) content as compared to white rice.

The nutritional quality of red rice was found to be comparable to many millets, fruits and vegetables.

This healthy rice is good for brain development, contains antioxidants to counteracts free radicals and contains Vitamin B6 enough to help humans meet their daily needs.

Other health benefits of this rice could be found here.