| Content | Brown rice is food often associated with healthy eating.
Considered a whole grain, brown rice is less processed than white rice, which has had its hull, bran, and germ removed.
Brown rice only has the hull (a hard protective covering) removed, leaving the nutrient-packed bran and germ.
As a result, brown rice retains the nutrients that white rice lacks such as vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
One cup of brown rice contains
- Calories: 216
- Carbs: 44 grams
- Fiber: 3.5 grams
- Fat: 1.8 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Thiamin (B1): 12% of the RDI
- Niacin (B3): 15% of the RDI
- Pyridoxine (B6): 14% of the RDI
- Pantothenic acid (B5): 6% of the RDI
- Iron: 5% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 21% of the RDI
- Phosphorus: 16% of the RDI
- Zinc: 8% of the RDI
- Copper: 10% of the RDI
- Manganese: 88% of the RDI
- Selenium: 27% of the RDI
This whole grain is also a good source of folate, riboflavin (B2), potassium, and calcium. | Browntop Millet
Browntop millet is the king of fibre with 12.5 mgs per 100 gms. Barnyard and brown top millets are high on minerals at 4.4 and 4.2 mgs per 100 gms and there is more. | For centuries, flax seeds have been prized for their health-protective properties.
Nowadays, flax seeds are emerging as a "superfood" as more scientific research points to their health benefits.
Grown since the beginning of civilization, flax seeds are one of the oldest crops. There are two types, brown and golden, which are equally nutritious.
A typical serving size for ground flax seeds is 1 tablespoon (7 grams).
Just one tablespoon provides a good amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids, in addition to being a rich source of some vitamins and minerals.
One tablespoon of ground flax seeds contains the following
- Calories: 37
- Protein: 1.3 grams
- Carbs: 2 grams
- Fiber: 1.9 grams
- Total fat: 3 grams
- Saturated fat: 0.3 grams
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.5 grams
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.0 grams
- Omega-3 fatty acids: 1,597 mg
- Vitamin B1: 8% of the RDI
- Vitamin B6: 2% of the RDI
- Folate: 2% of the RDI
- Calcium: 2% of the RDI
- Iron: 2% of the RDI
- Magnesium: 7% of the RDI
- Phosphorus: 4% of the RDI
- Potassium: 2% of the RDI
Interestingly, flax seeds' health benefits are mainly attributed to the omega-3 fatty acids, lignans, and fiber they contain. | Kismis is a small fruit that is packed with a lot of health benefits. You can start consuming raisin for increasing libido and sperm motility and is a known food for treating erectile dysfunction. The fruit is known for its laxative property.
Health Benefits
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- Whittle's waistline.
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Health Benefits
- Rich in Antioxidants. Share on Pinterest. ...
- Super Plant Source of Omega-3s. ...
- May Decrease in Inflammation. ...
- Promotes a Healthy Gut. ...
- May Reduce Risk of Some Cancers. ...
- Supports Weight Control. ...
- May Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes and Lower Your Risk. ...
- May Help Lower Blood Pressure.
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