Rice is Nice!

Rice is a noble cereal that is easily digestible with good quality proteins. There are about 7000 varieties of rice worldwide. This complex carbohydrate contains about 6.8 grams proteins per 100 gm while the fats is just 0.5 gm ! In spite of this, rice is considered fattening in many parts of India, especially the urban areas. Actually a half cup serving of cooked rice has an average of only 100 calories