[ARTIKEL] 22 Jun 2021

Rice as a Nutrient-Rich Staple Food

Consuming rice as a staple food source has been a habit of Indonesian society for a long time. Besides being easy to get, rice also has a source of carbohydrates and is rich in various nutritional content that is very beneficial for the body.

In fact, rice is still considered by most people in Indonesia as the main cause of various frightening diseases such as diabetes, obesity and so on. In fact, rice is able to make the body more energetic if it is consumed properly and in the right portion

The following are the nutritional content in rice that can make your body more fit and energetic:

• Source of Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B6
• Protein, Iron to phosphorus
• And much more

Various vitamins such as the B complex content in rice have various roles that are good at keeping the body in good condition, such as;

• Maintain energy intake and maintain nerve function
• Execute cell functions
• Maximize brain function
• Maintain the digestive system
• Maintain skin health
• Controlling cholesterol numbers.

White rice is also rich in minerals such as protein, iron, phosphorus, selenium, and magnesium, which also have a myriad of benefits for the body, such as;

• Build the immune system
• Accelerate wound healing
• Maintain and strengthen the structure of bones and teeth

Interestingly, rice is also able to maintain a good mood, because rice contains carbohydrates that can build serotonin which can provide a stimulus to the brain so that your mood will always be well maintained.

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Tips to Maximize the Goodness of Rice

In order to maximize the benefits of rice, we can use various ways to maintain various nutrients that are good for our bodies by;

• Consume freshly cooked rice
• Eat rice with ideal portions
• Do not heat rice more than 1 time

By maintaining the nutrients in rice, you no longer need to worry about the negative effects of rice, of course it will be better if you balance it again with a healthy lifestyle such as continuing to exercise regularly, maintaining your food intake carefully choosing what needs to be consumed for your needs. one of them is by choosing cooking oil to balance your lifestyle so that your health is well maintained.

It is undeniable that various special dishes are made using cooking oil, and Indonesia is the largest user of cooking oil in the world. Therefore, eating delicious food is a great pleasure, but it will boomerang if we don't pay attention to the health aspect.

One of the most important factors when processing food is the cooking oil used, because the use of cooking oil is very influential on the results of dishes that are processed using cooking oil, therefore it is necessary to pay attention to the selection of healthy cooking oil. Choosing Mamaco coconut cooking oil for daily cooking needs can help maximize the nutrients contained in food, and can reduce the risk of various diseases such as the risk of coronary heart disease and cancer.

Here, we share some of our favorite menu choices for processed rice that are maintained in nutrition so that they can maximize the nutritional needs of the body.

Processed Rice to Overcome the Boredom of Children Eating Rice

Rice Ball

Rice balls can be made easily, the main ingredient is rice mixed with a little vegetable cut into small pieces and additional garlic and a little salt, then put in the beaten egg and covered with breadcrumbs and then fried. Making rice balls is the right solution if your child likes to snack, by making this unique dish, you don't have to worry anymore if your child has difficulty eating rice.

Omelette Rice

Making rice omelette is quite easy, prepare one scoop of rice, prepare egg mixture and add salt and pepper to taste after that mix all ingredients and fry in a little oil. When you make rice omelette so that it tastes more delicious and meets the needs of your child, you can also add pieces of vegetables in it.

Yellow rice

Making yellow rice is not as difficult as imagined, with the basic ingredients of rice and coconut milk which have been added with turmeric and bay leaves and lime juice, you can make it easily. The cute color and appearance of yellow rice can be a solution for your little one who is difficult to eat rice. Moms can create yellow rice as a child's food that is more appetizing by printing it with certain characters into bento rice. You can also serve this recipe with your family so that the daily menu is more varied and more delicious.

Lemak rice

You can make Nasi Lemak using rice and a mixture of coconut milk to taste, half-cooked rice mixed with coconut milk that has been heated, also add bay leaves to make it more fragrant and delicious. Then steam again until cooked. In addition to the savory taste and there are various additional toppings that characterize this food. Nasi lemak is also very liked by children, because it tastes delicious and can be a food solution for children with ordinary rice dishes.

By presenting some of the processed rice above, of course the nutritional needs of children will also be met. Additional fruit and side dishes are also complete in some of the menu variants, so you don't have to worry about fulfilling your child's nutrition. By using the right cooking techniques, the menu served will also be healthier for the family to consume.

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Thus the nutritional content of rice and its substitutes that we have shared for Moms. Hopefully with this article, Moms can present a variety of processed rice to meet the nutritional intake and nutrition of children and add warmth to the household.

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