It is widely known that brown rice with only the rice hull removed is superior in terms of nutrition. The core of brown rice is the ‘seed of rice’, which is called ‘ssalun’, which is ’embryo’ in technical terms. It is a phytic acid substance developed to protect itself from external bacteria, fungi, and herbivores, and has effects such as anticancer, suppression of active oxygen, and inhibition of fat absorption. Why is brown rice good for the body? Let’s look at the different ingredients once more.

◆ Seed buds, which contain 66% of all nutrients in rice, are the key

The rice buds are the core of the core where 66% of the nutrients in the whole rice are gathered, and brown rice without the rice buds is no different from white rice (data from the National Institute of Agricultural Sciences). Since brown rice is a seed with life, you can see that it sprouts by soaking it in water at regarding 30℃ for a day. The place where the sprouts are located is the place where the rice buds are located. Rice buds can be used as a substitute for sesame seeds in stir-fried, stewed, salad, soup, boiled tea, or eaten with milk or soy milk in the morning.

◆ Brown rice vs polished rice… Low in carbohydrates and high in nutrients such as protein and fiber

Brown rice is lower in carbohydrates and calories than white rice. It is high in protein, minerals, and B vitamins. Dietary fiber (fiber) is 3 to 4 times that of white rice, which helps bowel movements, relieves constipation, and absorbs and discharges harmful substances such as heavy metals. Germinated brown rice contains 3 times more dietary fiber, 5 times more calcium, 5 times more vitamins, and 2.5 times more vegetable fat than white rice. It is high in vitamin B1 and high in GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter essential for brain activity.

◆ The reason why it is good for blood and blood vessels… Reduce triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood

If you are diagnosed with hyperlipidemia (dyslipidemia), which is cloudy blood, you must take care of your health so that it does not develop into vascular diseases such as arteriosclerosis, stroke (cerebral infarction – cerebral hemorrhage), and heart disease (angina pectoris – myocardial infarction). It is helpful to control carbohydrate intake and eat whole grains such as brown rice. It reduces triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood and increases good cholesterol (HDL) in the body. The dietary fiber rich in brown rice also directly reduces cholesterol synthesized in the liver. It is also rich in gamma oryzanol and linoleic acid, which are good for preventing cardiovascular diseases.

◆ Disadvantages of brown rice… The problem of bad taste and discharge of minerals

Brown rice has a bitter taste and is difficult to digest. If you cook it lightly before eating it with brown rice, the taste is less bitter. When cooking rice, the mixing ratio with white rice can be appropriately adjusted according to the individual’s appetite. People with weak stomach and intestines should eat white rice for the time being rather than insisting on brown rice and other unpolished multigrain rice.

Phytic acid in brown rice tends to release minerals such as calcium and magnesium in addition to heavy metals. It is good to serve with anchovies, seaweed, and nuts that are rich in minerals. Instead of eating only brown rice, alternately eating other grains such as oatmeal and soybean rice is another way. The vitamin E component contained in brown rice is a component that slows down aging. Even if you boil it softly and drink it as brown rice tea instead of water, it is effective in delaying aging.