Japonica rice is the most nutritious of the whole grains, which is good for health and can prolong life.
The grain shape of japonica rice is short, broad and oval, which can be divided into early japonica rice and late japonica rice according to different harvest seasons. Early japonica rice has more white belly and less hard grains, containing about amylose 18%; Late japonica rice has less white belly and more hard grains, and contains about 0/5% amylose/kloc-. The grains of japonica rice are generally oval or round.
The rice grains are plump and thick, and the cross section is nearly round. The color is waxy white, transparent or translucent. The texture is hard and tough. After cooking, it is sticky and oily, soft and delicious, but the cooking rate of cooked rice is relatively low. Japonica rice is divided into early japonica rice and late japonica rice according to the harvest season. Early japonica rice is translucent, with large white belly and few hard grains. The quality of rice is poor. Late japonica rice is white or waxy, with a small white belly and many hard grains.
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Nutritional value of whole grains
1, slimming
Whole grains are rich in dietary fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and digestive juice secretion, and can strengthen waste discharge in the body. Moreover, some whole grains contain pantothenic acid, which can release the energy of food, and vitamin B group may help heat burning, so eating whole grains can lose weight. In addition, it is rich in phospholipids, which has a good effect on the development and activity of brain nerves; Acetylcholine can help nerve communication and enhance memory.
2. Detoxification
The dietary fiber rich in whole grains will not be digested in the intestine, but can also adsorb water molecules, promote the movement of food residues or toxins in the intestine, and achieve the effect of detoxification; Vitamin E can help blood circulation and accelerate detoxification. The elements such as magnesium and iron can also strengthen the body energy and accelerate the metabolism of waste in the body.
3. Cancer prevention
Bean foods are rich in protein, amino acids and B vitamins, which have good anti-cancer effect and can prevent tumor lesions if eaten regularly. Vitamin A helps cell division in human body, prevents cancer cells from forming, and helps the immune system to react and make antibiotics.
Rich dietary fiber can shorten the stay time of waste in intestine, reduce the chance of contact between carcinogens and intestinal mucosa, and help prevent constipation and colon cancer.
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