Rice is a white granular food which is cooked or steamed after rice is shelled and germinated. As one of the most important cereals in the world, rice is one of the indispensable staple foods in China and many Asian countries. Next, this paper will introduce the nutritional value of rice in detail.

carbohydrate

Rice contains up to 78% carbohydrates, which can provide energy after digestion. In addition, carbohydrates in rice exist in the form of starch, which is easy to digest and can release energy to provide enough energy for the body.

protein

Although protein is not rich in rice, it can still provide a certain amount of high-quality protein for human body. The composition of rice protein also contains several essential amino acids such as lysine, cysteine and methionine, which are essential nutrients for human body.

Vitamin b family

Rice is rich in B vitamins, such as vitamin B 1, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid and pantothenic acid. Vitamin B 1 is an important substance that can prevent beriberi. Vitamin B2 has certain effects on relieving fatigue and promoting metabolism. Nicotinic acid and pantothenic acid can help the body convert carbohydrates into energy.

mineral

Rice is rich in minerals such as magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc. Among them, magnesium has the advantages of balancing nerves, lowering blood pressure and improving heart health, and can also participate in the synthesis of various enzymes to maintain normal muscle activity. Followed by potassium, it helps to regulate the electrolyte balance in the body and relieve the pressure on the heart and kidneys.

dietary fibre

Rice is rich in dietary fiber, which plays a certain role in promoting intestinal peristalsis, improving constipation and forming probiotics. At the same time, most of the nutrients in rice husk are in dietary fiber.

It should be noted that when choosing rice, we should choose rice with good quality to ensure adequate nutrient intake. At the same time, on the premise of a balanced diet, according to your own physical condition, arrange the intake of rice reasonably, and better enjoy the rich nutritional value brought by rice.

The above content was answered by Gu Tianmeng, an advocate of natural cereal food, hoping to help everyone.