1 Brown rice completes 67% of VITAMIN B3, 80% of VITAMIN B1 and 90% of VITAMIN B6 daily requirement respectively .

2 HELPS WITH HYPOTHYROIDISM METABOLISM as it contains high levels of selenium .

3 BOOSTS IMMUNITY and boosts better functioning of defence systems as it contains high anti oxidants .

4 PROMOTES REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH as it is very high in manganese. One cup of brown rice completes 80% of our daily manganese requirement.

5 CONTROLS AND BALANCES CHOLESTROL LEVELS as it has omega 3 which really benefits the body . It's considered to be one of the best whole grains .

6 PROMOTES WEIGHT LOSS because the fibre content of brown rice keeps bowel functioning very easy. It helps with great digestion. It also provides satiety ie gives a full feel to the tummy with small portions.

HOW MUCH TO CONSUME ?

1 Brown rice is considered to be best when sold in open ie cheaper the rice, more the nutrients .

2 One cup of brown rice can be added to our daily diet. This benefits by two ways- weight loss and perfect bowel regularity .