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 Grains

Barley, rice, oats, rye and wheat - grains form the staple of our diets.

Make the carbohydrates in grains your first choice of energy. Just also make a point of including the whole-grain ones - they'll help to control your weight and will aid your digestive processes.

This section will tell you more about the different options available and will zoom in on their properties, health benefits and how much of the different grains you're supposed to include in your diet every day.

Grains:
 
 Rice
Key benefits
How much to eat
Maximising the benefits
Nutritional values
 
Key benefits of rice

Rice provides fast energy and is also readily digested. It is good for bowel health, is an important source of vitamin B1 and encourages stable blood sugar levels.


How much rice should you eat?

Complex carbohydrates should make up about half of one's daily calorie intake


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Maximising the benefits of rice

Brown rice is healthier than white rice, as the nutrient-rich outer layers of the rice is stripped in the refining process. Rice should be stored in airtight containers.


Nutritional values of rice

Calories 282
Fibre 1,6g
Iron 1mg
Magnesium 220mg
Niacin 2,6mg
Potassium 198mg
Vitamin B1 0,3mg
Vitamin B2 0,04mg
Zinc 1,4mg
Per 200g cooked brown rice



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