{"id":8543,"date":"2019-08-01T10:19:09","date_gmt":"2019-08-01T10:19:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=8543"},"modified":"2021-06-17T17:32:31","modified_gmt":"2021-06-17T17:32:31","slug":"14-nutritious-and-healthy-benefits-of-brown-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/14-nutritious-and-healthy-benefits-of-brown-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Nutritious and Healthy Benefits of Brown Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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There are a great many health benefits that can be gained by eating brown rice including things like the possibility of supporting a better functioning cardiovascular system, a much improved and even more efficient digestive system, a healthy brain, and a healthy nervous system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice is packed full and completely loaded with powerful antioxidants that are able to provide relief from a range of conditions such as hypertension, unhealthy levels of LDL cholesterol, and even depression, as well as a number of different skin disorders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

High nutritional content that is found within brown rice proves incredibly effective in a number of medical conditions such as the treatment of cancer, prevention of obesity, as well as in the management of conditions such as diabetes, neurodegenerative disorders, and insomnia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazingly, brown rice also has anti-depressant qualities, making it something of comfort food for those days when you don’t quite feel yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Antioxidant activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the presence of antioxidants<\/a> in the body, the body can be inhibited and even fully protected against any potential damage that may be inflicted by the so-called free radicals. Although the name suggests something far more exciting, free radicals are nothing more than a simple, but dangerous byproduct of metabolism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When free radicals are allowed to roam and pollute the body in an unregulated and undeterred manner, serious health issues such as heart attacks, heart disease, and strokes can become a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The potent and powerful antioxidant properties of brown rice mean that it can really be a beneficial thing for absolutely anyone and everyone to supplement their diet with, but for people who have a high risk of suffering from one of the aforementioned conditions, however, it could even be the final piece of protective equipment that their body needs to either lessen the likelihood or strengthen the potential and the likelihood of a full recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice has been found to be very beneficial for people suffering from both types of diabetes<\/a>, as well as for hyperglycemic individuals too. It has a very low glycemic index which makes it incredibly helpful when it comes to reducing insulin surges and as a result, it can actually assist with the stabilization of blood sugar levels in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A comparative study that was conducted and published fairly recently within the International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition shone a light on the fact that it is rich in phytic acid, fiber, as well as things called essential polyphenols.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice is a very cool and complex carbohydrate that helps facilitate the slower release of sugar when it is compared to white rice. The American diabetes association loves brown rice too, and they recommend choosing nutrient-dense brown rice over white rice for people with diabetes in order to accomplish the correct balance of minerals, vitamins, and fiber within their diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Prevents obesity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some studies have also shown that brown rice is capable of lowering cholesterol, something which is becoming an increasingly concerning problem for western civilizations and the citizens of those countries, especially as obesity continues to rise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One particular study looked at around 500 people, all of whom with high cholesterol at the start of the trial and were as such prone to becoming obese<\/a>. Participants were put on specific diets and asked to follow advice that would help lower their cholesterol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of the 500 people that took part, 300 were given a small amount of brown rice with each meal, during the course of the study. Amazingly, after just three months, the difference was fairly astounding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those given the brown rice in addition to the dietary advice saw significantly lower bad cholesterol and significantly higher good cholesterol than the participants who were not given the brown rice as a rule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a safe bet to assume that following the study, each and every one of the participants is likely to have begun eating a lot more brown rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Prevents Alzheimer’s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A 2013 research study found some pretty interesting things out about brown rice. It found that germinated brown rice can actually be of huge help in the prevention of neurodegenerative complications such as the dreaded and increasingly common Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/a>, as a result of the sheer abundance of gamma-aminobutyric acid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sprouted brown rice, which is a lot nicer than it sounds, actually contains a lot of very helpful components that help with the partial or total inhibition of a harmful enzyme known as prolyl endopeptidase, which is regularly associated with Alzheimer’s disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any research and suggestions into new ways to try and ward off Alzheimer’s are surely welcome on a worldwide scale, but something as simple as eating brown rice more often couldn’t be an easier change for people to make to their lifestyles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice can be consumed as part of a healthy diet with virtually any meal you can cook up, and so it simply has to be incorporated into a person’s diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Strengthens bones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As some people may know, it is suspected that an active ingredient in brown rice is a substance called eugenol. This substance is well known when it comes to stimulating the absorption of the precise balance of minerals that are absolutely necessary for the strengthening of bones<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people from different walks of life are supplementing their children\u2019s diets with brown rice, as some civilizations have done for centuries, usually as the main accompaniment to a meal, as it is very effective in stimulating the growth of new bone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people would say that brown rice is actually a bit of a hero when it comes to bone growth, meaning that brown rice could be a key ingredient in the development of a functional and healthy skeleton. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strengthened bones can mean increased stability and better mobility, meaning that there are many varied potential applications for brown rice as something to aid bone growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Improves digestive health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice has been proven to be beneficial in promoting general gut health but also in targeting specific conditions or problems which may occur within the gut. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specifically, brown rice has been proven to be able to combat the main causes of gas and flatulence, which is something that millions of housewives will be grateful for. For some reason, some people still think it is socially acceptable to break wind in public and then to celebrate this as if it were some kind of triumph. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also people who wish they could solve their bloating and constipation troubles with a natural remedy. Those people would do well to look no further than eating a little more brown rice for an answer, as it is perfectly capable of clearing up these two little issues in no time at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cramping and diarrhea <\/a>are just two further examples of the types of gut issues that brown rice can actually help to remedy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Boosts heart health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In terms of cardiovascular health, brown rice could well be very beneficial indeed as it is a very rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants are brilliant at protecting the heart from disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a matter of fact, brown rice can protect plenty of other organs from disease as well. As an added bonus, brown rice <\/a>is able to bring about relaxation in the blood vessels. This allows the blood vessels to widen and ultimately brings about a natural reduction in blood pressure levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to reap the cardiovascular benefits of brown rice is to eat it as part of a balanced diet. Eating brown rice regularly can help to calm the body’s nervous system, dilating the blood vessels in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resulting lowering of blood pressure can reduce the strain on the heart. Eat more brown rice to see what it can do for your cardiovascular health. Absolutely everyone can benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Controls cholesterol levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice is a great option for maintaining and regulating healthy levels of cholesterol in the body due to the presence of some of its naturally occurring oils. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An investigative research study interestingly revealed that brown rice actually possesses potent hypocholesterolemic qualities, which means that it is an effective regulator of cholesterol catabolism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown rice also contains many beneficial nutrients that could help in both lipid and glucose metabolism<\/a>, which is obviously going to be useful when it comes to keeping cholesterol low. Eating plenty of brown rice has also shown significant improvements in the serum and HDL cholesterol concentrations within-subjects with chronic ethanol abuse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has also been suggested that germinated brown rice extract, which is just as gross as it sounds, can help with the prevention of the rise of liver triglycerides, which tend to increase due to excessive alcohol intake or due to the presence of the substance known as gamma-aminobutyric acid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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