SA Lockdown – Day29
What is Black Rice?
Black Rice is often referred to as forbidden Rice because, in Ancient China, Black Rice was reserved for the aristocracy.
The secret of the intriguing classification goes back to Ancient China, where a Black variant of Rice was consumed by a host of Chinese kinsmen for betterment of kidneys, stomach and liver, until a few noble Chinese men took possession of every grain and withheld it from public consumption. Black Rice then became a property only for royalty and the wealthy, and was cultivated only for the elite classes, in limited quantities and under strict surveillance, thus prohibiting the common folk were from growing or consuming it, and since then it earned its much renowned label – the Forbidden Rice.

Benefits of Black Rice:
1. Rich in Antioxidants
2. Natural Detoxifier
3. Good Source of Fiber
4. Preventing Risk of Diabetes
5. Preventing Risk of Obesity
6. Richer Protein Content
7. Better Heart Health
8. Naturally Gluten Free
9. Easy to Cook and Prepare

Comparison between a ¼ cup cooked Rice:
Black rice:
4 grams protein
32 grams carbohydrates
2.3 grams fiber
0.8 gram sugars
0.7 milligram iron
Highest amount of antioxidants of any rice variety

Wild rice:
1.6 grams protein
9 grams carbohydrates
0.7 gram fiber
0.3 gram sugars
1 milligram calcium
0.3 milligram iron

Brown rice:
1.9 grams protein
19.5 grams carbohydrates
1.1 grams fiber
0 grams sugars
11 grams calcium
0.4 milligram iron

Here’s to healthier eating.
I prepared the Rice as per the instructions on the packaging and baked Chicken Thighs & Chickpea in the oven to serve with it.

Keep Safe!