Wednesday 24 December 2014

The Nutritional Value of Basmati Rice!

The nutritional value of Basmati Rice lies in its long grains. The word itself means the queen of fragrance in Hindi language. This particular rice is widely used to prepare Pulav, Biryani or made plain along with curries.

One small serving has around 150 calories that comes in higher percentage from Carbohydrates. The white plain rice is virtually fat-free as compared to brown basmati rice which has more fiber with high fat and protein. The fat content is found in the grain’s germ of the brown basmati.

Rice has always been a wiser choice over bread as it contains 35 Gms of carbs, found inside the bran of the white rice. It is advised to watch your intake of carbohydrates, especially when your lifestyle is not so that active to digest complex carbohydrates easily. White rice is low on fat and cholesterol compared to brown rice that has a tendency to maintain its germ.

This Long Grain Parboiled Rice does not contain all the essential amino acids and thus, has less amount of protein. Apart from that, it is a gluten-free grain, and can be best enjoyed by people who are gluten intolerant.

It also has the ability to boost your metabolism, as it contains the right amount of niacin and thiamin. Brown basmati is enriched with folate and also a great source of iron and vitamin B. Hence, Basmati Rice sounds healthy on its own grounds.

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