Scientists find a hidden health advantage in black and green rice
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Scientists find a hidden health advantage in black and green rice
Scientists found that black and green Japanese rice contain unusual, potentially beneficial fats and may be digested more slowly than ordinary white rice. The combination could make these colorful varieties promising ingredients for foods designed to support blood sugar and metabolic health.
Not all rice is the same. Japanese scientists have discovered that black and green varieties release sugar slower than white and hide rare fats with anti-inflammatory effects. They may have stumbled into a new weapon against diabetes. Black and green rice may have an unexpected advantage. Some of these varieties contain uncommon fats — and a starch that is digested more slowly, which may help to better control sugar in the blood. The conclusion …
Scientists find a hidden health advantage in black and green rice - Dining and Cooking
Rice is a dietary staple for more than half of the world’s population, but scientists still have much to learn about its nutritional makeup. More than 85% of the rice people eat consists of starch. It also contains protein (around 10%), fat (roughly 2%), vitamins, and trace elements. Because lipids make up such a small [...]
Researchers at the University of Hokkaido identified differentiated nutritional properties in Japanese rice, especially in black and green varieties. The study, published in Food Research International, highlights the presence of beneficial lipids and...
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