4 Reasons to Include Black Rice in Your Diet

Black rice ranks first in high content of antioxidants and fibre which makes this ingredient truly remarkable. Also known as the ‘Forbidden Rice’ in China. Originating from Manipur (India) this sticky rice holds nutritional benefits higher than white and brown rice. We club rice with a number of dishes be it a pilaf with curry or aracinis (stuffed rice balls), this luscious ingredient is a definitely a flexible ingredient! And we are giving you 5 reasons to make this a part of your food list immediately.

1. A perfect doze of delicious antioxidants: Dieting can be tedious considering there aren’t many delicious options, but this ingredient works wonders when you cook it and add nothing but small garnish of cheese and it makes meals scrumptious!
2. Under 160 Kcal: You can indulge in this good food with more than 2 servings, you can now fill your tummy and manage to work around your diet.
3. Anti-inflammatory agent: One of the characteristic of black rice is that you can indulge on this delish and also lose weight. Who would have thought?
4. Easy cooking and multipurpose benefits: Cooking with items with high nutritional value consumes time. But this does not, this chewy goodness is good to go after 45 mins of cooking on the stove and you can use it as a sprinkle for your burrito or a risotto.

Give this oh-so-yummy Black Rice & Tortilla Chip Salad a try, it also resonates the flavours of Mexico.