The wonderful forbidden black rice

Forbidden rice is a kind of black rice which is grown mostly in Asia especially in China. Its dubbed as black “forbidden” rice since it was originally intended to be eaten only by the emperors in China, and it was strictly forbidden to be consume by anyone else.

Not as glutinous compared with the typical rice but has a slightly sweet and nutty taste.
But how come it is gaining popularity?

According to the new research made by the Department of Food Science which is based at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, the forbidden rice edges out both the blueberries and blackberries as great source of asthicyanin antioxidants, which has purple and reddish pigment that show great potential in combating or fighting cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and other health problems.

Zhimin Xu, Ph. D. , one of the members of the research team from Louisiana State University Agricultural Center in the United States said that one spoon of black rice contains much of antioxidants in blue- and black berries and also contains lesser sugar.

The nutritional value or benefits of the forbidden rice is not only teeming with high antioxidants, this much touted rice is rich in other nutrients as well:
- The black rice is loaded with iron.
- It is rich in fiber because its bran is retained.
- It is also an assortment of vitamins and minerals.

How to prepare the black forbidden rice:

• Since the black rice is actually unmilled rice it takes longer to cook them the usual rice.
• Storing in under refrigeration is ideal and within 3 months to prevent from getting spoiled.
• Black rice is abundantly used in Asian cuisine where it is used as an ornament with noodles and sushi.
• It is also used in a variety of desserts and can be prepared with milk and sugar and served as sticky pudding.

Where the black forbidden rice is available:
The black rice is available in high-end community markets, supermarkets or selected groceries. Since the black rice dishes is found in various restaurants offering Asian cuisines.
Even if the black rice is available on your meal, you should still need to have some fruits and vegetables to obtain the other types of nutrients like vitamin C which is not present in black rice.

Apple can delay hunger

Many people tend to go hungry one hour after taking their lunch. Many people eat as early as 11:00 a.m. at cafeteria, canteen, restaurant and fast food chains.

The disadvantage of taking lunch ahead of time is the tendency to overeat and pile up more calories.

To delay hunger, you may eat high-fiber fruits like apples.

According to research conducted by the Pennsylvania State University five grams of fiber present in a medium apple will eliminate your hunger. This may help in making you eat less with your meal.

When people eat apples before lunch, they has 187 less calories that those who didn’t. On the other hand, those individuals who have apple sauce or gulp on a fiber-fortified apple sauce juice first doesn’t have any effect on their hungry tummy. Why is this so? Since eating apples needs more chewing as this can stimulate a greater feeling of fullness.

An apple a day is not only a healthy routine since it also helps you avoid overeating.

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