Rices For All Tastes That Lift Your Spirits
Few foods are more complete than rice. It gives us energy, it is easily digested and, thanks to its richness in B complex vitamins, it is a magnificent regulator of the nervous system and emotional state.
Rice is the favorite cereal of cooks. Its delicious grains easily pick up the aromas of the ingredients that accompany them and go well with any preparation, sweet or salty.
In addition, it does not tire the palate and in the market we find many varieties: long or short grain, loose or caked, white, red or even black … This gives it a unique versatility, difficult to match with other cereals.
Choose the variety of rice that will improve your mood
There is a type of rice for every recipe that comes to mind:
- Basmati, the most fragrant, is ideal for lavishly seasoned recipes because it doesn’t absorb flavors as much;
- The arborio, with a creamy consistency, is usually chosen for risottos; the round one, like the calasparra or the bomba, is the one that is used to use in paella, since it does not become caked and absorbs the flavors well;
- Red, with its different varieties, adapts to any recipe, although due to its color and its delicate nutty flavor it goes very well in salads.
A food that sustains life
Beyond the culinary virtues that make our mouths water, rice, a symbol of abundance and happiness, is also an extraordinary food.
It contains, in a concentrated way, essential nutrients for the maintenance of life, and what is more important, in a proportion that is optimal for human nutrition.
And it is so easy to digest that it is usually the first cereal with which the baby’s complementary feeding begins, among other reasons because it does not contain gluten.
Much better if it is integral
However, we must not forget that its best qualities are in the grain that still contains the germ and the bran (integral), which is when it treasures that potential of life that makes it possible for it to germinate and develop.
Rice was revered for its ability to keep us strong and healthy in the harsh living conditions of thousands of years ago, and today it is still necessary to meet the challenges of modern life for its generous carbohydrate content (73% ) and the quality of this energy source, which makes it an extraordinary fuel for the brain.
For energy medicine, which looks beyond its chemical molecules, it is also the most balanced cereal. According to the Eastern tradition, it is the grain of meditation, because its slightly contractive energy tends to bring us to our center, calming us down and making life seem easier for us.
No dips
After enjoying a good vegetable paella or a risotto we notice an increase in energy and a pleasant feeling of psychological well-being. The secret is in the starch and fiber, which make your grains deliver a lot of energy, but in a progressive and dosed way.
Brown rice is also generous in vitamins of the B complex, especially B1, B2, B3. These vitamins contribute to the proper functioning of the nervous system and prevent disorders such as anxiety, insomnia or difficulty concentrating.
It also contains folic acid and minerals such as iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Instead, its sodium and fat content is low. It can be considered, therefore, a great food sustenance.
If you want to enjoy a good energetic and balanced rice dish, here are some recipes:
- Red rice salad with spinach and orange
- Basmati rice with alacachofas and arame seaweed
- Basil and cashew sauce
- Tempeh-stuffed rice balls
- Rice and almond horchata
- Nerone rice cake with pumpkin
- Rice and carrot custard
- Black Garlic Rice Casserole
