The main component of rice is carbohydrate, and the protein in rice is mainly protamine, and the composition of amino acids is relatively complete, which is easy to be digested and absorbed by human body. The contents of minerals, dietary fiber and B vitamins (especially vitamin B 1) in brown rice are higher than those in polished rice, but the content of lysine in rice is lower.
Control weight
The scientific community has been debating whether rice helps to lose weight. 2065438+September 22, 2004 Australian scientists said that there is evidence that rice helps to control weight, especially black rice, so they encouraged Australians not to give up eating rice and should try to eat brown rice or black rice.
Zumin Shi, Ph.D., University of Adelaide School of Medicine, pointed out that rice is no longer popular because Australians pursue a low-carbohydrate and high-protein diet. But he said, in fact, rice is very helpful to regulate weight.
Dr. Shi said that it is generally believed that starchy foods such as rice may lead to weight gain, but in fact, the quality differences between carbohydrates will make the results different. There is evidence that using whole grains is beneficial to weight control.
At the same time, a large number of studies have proved that eating rice not only helps to control weight, but also prevents hypertension and dyslipidemia. However, he also warned that this view still needs to be compared with other studies, such as the study that rice may lead to increased blood sugar or diabetes.