• Beside wheat, rice (Oryza sativa) is the most popular cereal in the world. A healthy diet includes regular consumption of rice because of its excellent nutritional properties.

• The health benefits of rice lie in the inherent properties of the grain: peeled rice contains protein, carbohydrate (especially starch), minerals and vitamins.

• The proteins contained by the rice grain are higher than those contained in cereals, having a higher biological value because of their essential amino acids content.

• Rice is a natural source of amino acids, contributing to the development of strong muscles.

•The human body can absorb 86% of the proteins contained in rice grain. This is due to the fact that rice has high digestibility rate at any age. 

• Nutritionists place rice in the category of stress reducing items due to carbohydrates, vitamin B group and magnesium.

• Nutritionists recommend a well balanced diet, rich in rice because it lacks cholesterol, regular consumption of rice is a very important benefit to your health.

• Consumed frequently, rice provides a needed dose of calcium and mineral salts with positive effects on developing and maintaining a healthy bone structure.

• Easy and fast to digest, rich in iron, one portion of rice can help you to regain force immediately.

• Iron is essential for a balanced nutrition. A diet with a low iron content affect the proper functioning of the body, causing headaches, anemia, fatigue.

• Rice does not contain trans fats. These fats are dangerous because they increase the level of cholesterol.

• Rice represents an important source of the vitamin B complex, which ensures the brain’s proper functioning, by increasing the power of concentration and maintaining a healthy nervous system.

• Rice does not contain salt in its natural shape and does not contain gluten either.

• Rice has no cholesterol and has a low fat content.

• Rice is an important source of carbohydrates given the presence of starch and cellulose.

• Ease of digestion of rice depends on the structure of the starch.
Rice starch is set up in the form of tiny grains (2-10 microns) which is better distributed on the gastric wall, thus can be easily broken by gastric juices. This process is supported by its low level of lipids.

• The rapid and easy digestion of rice offers a feeling of lightness, without any discomfort.

• Rice and rice based products, in the absence of cross-contamination risks, is the most suitable food for those suffering from intestine diseases.

• Rice contains the right proportion of sodium and potassium: low sodium content, correlated with high potassium gives rice beneficial features to control arterial pressure.