After rice has been cooked, the leftover water mostly ends up in the drain.
The rice water is a real all-rounder.
Rice
is one of the most popular side dishes for main dishes.
But most of the
water used
to
cook
the
rice
ends up in the drain.
Very few
consumers
* know the healing
properties
that
rice water is
said to have.
Offenbach - Whether chicken, vegetables or paella:
Rice
is versatile and is a part of many main dishes as a side dish.
But the
rice water
that is left over after boiling ends up in
the drain
in most households in
Germany
.
Total waste: Because
water
is considered a real miracle cure and can be used in a variety of ways.
Rice
is one of the staple foods in Asia.
But cereals not only have a lot to offer in terms of nutrition.
In China and in Indian Ayurveda medicine in particular, the
rice water
produced during cooking is used
as a traditional remedy.
There the
water is
said to
have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and calming effects on body and mind.
After rice has been cooked: Nutrients need to develop in the rice water
After the
rice has been
cooked and removed from the
water
, the liquid contains many important minerals and salts, as well as folic acid, iron, potassium, zinc, magnesium and almost all of the B vitamins.
So that other antioxidants and nutrients, such as inositol,
can develop
in the
rice water
, it should be stored in the refrigerator for about one to two days and left to rest.
Then the water has a positive effect on different areas of the body.
Rice variety |
Kilo calories (kcal) per 100 grams (uncooked) |
|---|---|
Jasmine rice |
346 kcal |
rice pudding |
348 kcal |
Basmati rice |
354 kcal |
Wild rice |
357 kcal |
Black rice |
378 kcal |
Source: reishunger.de |
The
rice water
can be particularly helpful for people who frequently struggle with diarrhea and digestive
problems.
Due to the nutrients it contains, the water soothes diarrhea and calms the stomach in the event of vomiting and general nausea.
Even taking one or two glasses of
water a day
should have a positive effect on digestion.
Rice water as a miracle cure for hangovers and digestive problems
But even after you have lost important nutrients and especially fluids through diarrhea or vomiting, the
rice water
can help.
Due to the high salt content, the
water
ensures that the body's own fluid balance is regulated again as quickly as possible.
According to this principle,
rice water
, just like cucumber
water
,
helps
against a hangover.
Because: In addition to important minerals, alcohol consumption mainly removes fluids from the body.
So it helps
to cook
rice
and
drink
the leftover
water
the day before the party frenzy
.
A tip: with a pinch of salt, the positive effect of an alcohol-related hangover can be increased.
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Rice is part of many main dishes as a side dish.
But the rice water in particular is a real miracle cure for the body and for skin and hair.
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After cooking rice: The rice water is a real beauty all-rounder
In addition to the positive effect on digestion and the fluid balance, the
rice water
is also a real beauty insider tip.
The
water
,
enriched
with the
minerals extracted
from the
rice
,
helps combat protracted skin problems and repair damaged hair.
In order to treat the skin, it is advisable to apply the liquid morning and evening from the outside on the corresponding impure or acne-affected areas.
The best thing to do is to soak a cotton swab with rice water and dab the affected areas.
The
inositol contained
in the
water
slows down skin aging and, with regular use, contributes to a better complexion.
The visibility of scars and pigment spots can also be
minimized
by daily use of
rice water
.
Helps with brittle hair and skin problems: Never throw away the water after cooking rice
But not only the skin, but also the hair benefit: Just like when using other home remedies such as baking soda, the
rice water
can be used
for hair care.
To
do
this, the
water
should be used
when showering after washing your hair.
Just like a conditioner from the drugstore.
It then helps to repair dry and damaged hair and provides better shine.
When using
rice water
as a hair conditioner and skin care product, you should see visible results after just a few applications.
And that - compared to most common hair and skin care products - at a very low price.
Against exhaustion: rice water is a real miracle cure
But not only the body can
benefit
from the consumption of
rice water
.
Especially the cold and dark winter time depresses many people's mood and health.
The reason for this is often given as a vitamin deficiency, which should be felt due to the significantly lower number of hours of sunshine.
In many Asian countries it is believed that the minerals and vitamins that the
rice
to the
water
delivered,
counteract physical and mental fatigue.
(Yannick Wenig)
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