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Black Rice - Health Benefits

Black Rice is full of anti-oxidants that helps detox the body and cleanse the liver of harmful toxins build up. Phytonutrients found in black rice helps the body to reduce inflammation and cleans the body of harmful substances that contribute to harmful conditions.

Some studies have even shown that antioxidants reduce the signs of aging by minimizing wrinkles and preserving the texture of the skin.

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Black Rice

It’s an open secret that Black Rice also known as Chak-Hao (in Manipur, India) or Kalo Dhaner Chal (in Bangladesh), is a superfood. It is believed that in Ancient China, this rice was reserved only for Royalty and common folks were banned from eating it due to its superior quality, giving it another name Forbidden Rice.

A quick comparison between other types of Rice and Black Rice will establish its nutritional superiority-

Polished white rice – 6.8g protein, 1.2g iron, 0.6g fiber

Brown rice – 7.9g protein, 2.2g iron, and 2.8g fiber

Red rice – 7.0g protein, 5.5g iron, and 2.0g fiber

Black rice – 8.5g protein, 3.5g iron, 4.9g fiber

If this has got you excited about Black Rice, then stay tuned to know more about its Health Benefits.