Rice

[Bohdan1]

Is boiled rice healthy for your body or not?

[woofgang]

depends how much you eat of it, how much salt you suse when boiling it and  and what you put on it. In its unadded to state, Its a plain carbohydrate.

[spudqueen]

Plain boiled rice is supposed to be very good for a 'dicky' tummy.

[Pinotage]

Certainly healthier than fried and pullao rice etc. I always ask for plain boiled in Indian restuarants.

If travelling and you get an upset stomach its a good food to have as its bland and it 'settles' the stomach.

[Octavius]

Apparently....

As well as boosting energy, rice contains anti-cancer protease inhibitors; compared with other seeds, however, rice is the least likely to produce intestinal gas or bowel problems. In fact, boiled rice is used to reduce diarrhoea. It does not contain gluten, so is a useful alternative (e.g. to wheat) for those on a gluten-free diet. It is also thought to help combat high blood pressure and kidney problems. A study by an American professor showed that eating rice (and beans) was linked to low rates of colon, breast and prostate cancer.

[The Tiggster]

Basmatti rice has a low Glycemic Index which makes it very good for helping to regulate blood sugar.