Poongar Rice

Description

Poongar Rice offers a range of health benefits, aiding in the recovery from celiac disease, diabetes management, cholesterol reduction, increased blood hemoglobin levels, and immune system enhancement. Regular consumption during pregnancy is associated with facilitating normal vaginal delivery. Abundant in anthocyanin, a key antioxidant, Poongar Rice is particularly beneficial for diabetes, obesity, and heart disease management due to its lower glycemic index. The presence of proanthocyanidins contributes to the effective reduction of bad cholesterol in the system.

Health Benefits:

• Helpful for pregnant women: Poongar rice is highly recommended for pregnant women and lactating mothers, as it provides strength to the body. It is normally given to them in the form of Kanji. When pregnant women consume Poongar Rice on regular basis, baby will be hale and healthy when born.
• Removes bad sweat from body: It contains anthocyanin (antioxidant)which helps to kick out the bad sweat out of the body and provide a healthyliving.
•  Boost Immune System: It increases haemoglobin content in blood and thus boost immunity system. It provides strength to the body and controls/prevents from paralysis. It has numerous micronutrients and hence consuming it gives enough vital nutrients required to strengthen the body.
• Contain vitamin B1: It contains vitamin B1 which is especially helpful incase of mouth and stomach ulcer and stomach related problem.
• It is also helpful for headache and is said to boost memory.
• Diabetes: Poongar rice when consumed, avoids mixing of glucose in theblood stream when compared to the consumption of other rice varieties. Thus,it is best suited for diabetic patients.
• Cholesterol Management : Excessive cholesterol in the body may block the blood circulation which eventually leads to heart attack. Consuming Poongar helps in lowering the Cholesterol level in your body. It is high in fiber which helps in easy digestion. Poongar also lowers the heart risks, obesity related problems and induces appetite.

How to cook ?

Soak the poongar rice thoroughly. Drench the poongar rice overnight, then parboil it the next day in the same water.In a slow cooker, merge the soaked rice with 3 cups of water and cook for 5 whistles, then release the stress.Serve immediately.