{"id":625,"date":"2021-07-21T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/?p=625"},"modified":"2021-07-09T14:42:23","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T05:42:23","slug":"what-is-genmai-4-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-healthy-japanese-brown-rice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yiem.co.jp\/en\/what-is-genmai-4-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-healthy-japanese-brown-rice\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Genmai? 4 Things You Need to Know About the Healthy Japanese Brown Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In Japan, rice is an important food in our diet. There are several varieties of rice and each has its different nutritional content. <\/span><\/strong>Fortunately for someone who wants to keep eating rice but wants something healthy, Japan has \u201cgenmai\u201d or japanese brown rice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Genmai?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this article, you will know 4 things why genmai is a healthier choice.<\/span><\/strong> Rice is a good source of carbohydrates which provides the energy we need daily. But why choose genmai rice?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. High in fiber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want a rice that supports your weight loss journey then genmai will help you. <\/span><\/strong>It contains five times higher fiber content than the usual white rice.\u00a0 What this does is that it helps you feel full faster at the same time it promotes good digestion avoiding bowel problems like constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Helps Your Heart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that brown rice keeps your heart healthy? In fact, it reduces risk in heart diseases that would lead to stroke. <\/span><\/strong>Because genmai is rich in nutrients as well as magnesium, it prevents death from heart complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Prevents Risk of Diabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Unlike white rice, genmai is low in glycemic index which means it does not make the insulin spike, stabilizes blood sugar and the food is digested slower in the body. <\/span><\/strong>Studies show that those who switched to 50% of brown rice per week had 16% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Moreover, genmai helps against overeating due to the fact that it makes you feel full faster, again thanks to its low glycemic index content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Gives Antioxidants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Antioxidants help relieve stress and get rid of toxins in the body, keeping you in good health. <\/span><\/strong>Heavily processed rice like white rice tends to lose phytochemicals; a compound that has antioxidant properties. Furthermore, phytochemicals help in preventing damage in cells which may lead to getting cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With genmai, you can be sure you are eating healthy. Brown rice is known to be less processed unlike white rice which means the nutrients were not stripped off. What type of rice is your favorite? Tell us in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/thejapanstore.jp\/blogs\/column\/brown-rice-nutrition#SEC_02<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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