Black Rice or Karuppu Kavuni or Forbidden rice is a pesticide-free traditional rice variety. Black rice is high in antioxidants, including anthocyanin, which may support heart and brain health, and vitamin E, which supports eye and skin health and the immune system Research shows that the fiber found in black rice can help you lose weight and lower your risk of heart diseases, diabetes and some kinds of cancer. Most of us do not get enough fiber - so adding some whole grain is very important. It is recommended that women get 25gms of fiber per day and men get 38gms per day. One serving of black rice provides 4% of your daily fiber needs. One serving of black rice provides 6% of your daily requirements of iron, a mineral we need to keep our blood strong and supply oxygen to our cells. A lack of iron can lead to anemia, a common problem among men, women, children, and adults Regular consumption of black rice eliminates future health problems.
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