Poongar Rice helps to recover from celiac disease, cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol, increases the hemoglobin content in the blood and boosts the immune system. Regular intake of Poongar Rice by pregnant women, leads to normal vaginal delivery. This rice is rich in anthocyanin (an antioxidant).key antioxidants in poongar rice, are why this rice variety is good for the management of diabetes, obesity and heart diseases. It is also a rice variety with lower glycemic index. Contains proanthocyanidins, that is effective in reducing bad cholesterol from the system.