New Study Finds Black and Green Rice More Beneficial
New Study Finds Black and Green Rice More Beneficial Black and green rice were found to raise blood sugar levels more slowly compared to white rice. Because the starch in these varieties digests slowly, glucose enters the bloodstream gradually. This helps improve heart health and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes . Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world's population. The rice consumed by people consists of over 85 percent starch, along with 10 percent protein and 2 percent fat. Rice also contains vitamins and other nutrients. Historically, less attention was paid to the fat content in rice because the levels are low; however, fat influences nutrition, flavor, and quality. Researchers at Hokkaido University conducted a study on Japonica rice . Once cooked, Japonica rice becomes soft and slightly sticky; it accounts for 15 percent of global rice consumption. The team tested 56 varieties of Japonica rice from across Japan, including brown, red, green, and black rice...