www.forbiddenfoods.com.au Black rice is a highly treasured rice variety originating from Asia. It has been said that in ancient China, Black Rice was amongst a number of foods that were set aside only for the Emperor and the Royal Family due to their quality or health benefits. No one else was allowed to eat these foods without approval from the Emperor. Life threatening consequences were for those caught eating these foods without permission. One spoonful of black rice bran provide the same amount or more anthocyanins than a spoonful of blueberries according to 2010 study examining the influence of anthyocyanins on some chronic health conditions. The results of this research were published by Zhimin Xu, Ph.D. and presented at the 240th National Meeting of American Chemical Society in Boston. The antioxidants in black rice may help fight heart disease and reduce blood levels of "bad" cholesterol, which is low-density lipoprotein or LDL.">
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Black Rice
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Black rice is a highly treasured rice variety originating from Asia. It has been said that in ancient China, Black Rice was amongst a number of foods that were set aside only for the Emperor and the Royal Family due to their quality or health benefits. No one else was allowed to eat these foods without approval from the Emperor. Life threatening consequences were for those caught eating these foods without permission.
One spoonful of black rice bran provide the same amount or more anthocyanins than a spoonful of blueberries according to 2010 study examining the influence of anthyocyanins on some chronic health conditions. The results of this research were published by Zhimin Xu, Ph.D. and presented at the 240th National Meeting of American Chemical Society in Boston. The antioxidants in black rice may help fight heart disease and reduce blood levels of "bad" cholesterol, which is low-density lipoprotein or LDL.
Category: Cheese
In Season: all year
To Buy:
Source from health food stores, the grocery section of your local greengrocer, selected supermarkets or on line.
To Store:
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:
To cook use 1.75 cups of water to 1 cup (200g) of black rice. Bring to boil, cover and simmer for 20 - 30 minutes. Remove from heat and stand covered for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition per 0.5 Cup:

Weight (grams):
100
Carbohydrates, g:
70.8
Fibre, g:
Fat (g):
2
Monosaturated Fat , g:
1
Potassium:
Amines:
No information available
Glutamates:
n/a
Energy (kJ):
1450
High GI > 70 :
Protein (g):
8.9
Saturated Fat, g :
1
Iron, mg:
Antioxidants:
Salicylates:
No information available

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

Constipation
Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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