Red rice is different from white rice, as it contains higher Zinc and Magnesium elements, and is less common than white rice. It's similar to brown rice, but it has some differences from brown rice. Both Red and Brown rice are considered healthy rice.
In Malaysia, you can get Red rice in any hypermarket.
The red rice in China has been tested to have rich of health elements such as Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Phosphorus, protein, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6 and others. The small amount of Selenium, taking in an adequate amount, is proposed as may help in prevent cancer by acting as antioxidant or by enchancing immune activity.
Red rice is proposed to have these health benefits:
1. anti-aging
2. anti-stress
3. improve iron deficiency and prevent anemia
4. improve immunity system and malnutrition
5. improve night blindness
6. Reduce fatigue and insomnia
7. May help in preventing colon cancer
So, you may want to consider replacing half portion of your normal white rice consumption with Red rice, or even start to take total Red rice in your daily meal.
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