The rice is as main course menu

Rice is eaten by most of the Asian population as the main source of carbohydrates in the daily menu. Rice as a staple food is usually served with side dishes to complement the taste and also complement a person's nutritional needs. Rice can be processed again with other food ingredients into new dishes, such as fried rice, yellow rice or kebuli rice. Rice can be said to be the staple food for people in the Eastern world, especially Southeast Asia.  

Rice is one of the main staple foods in Indonesia. Although to meet the body's needs it still needs to be combined with various other food ingredients, the nutritional content of rice has many benefits for the body. Nutritional Content of Rice Nutritional Content of Rice White rice contains about 90 percent carbohydrates, 8 percent protein and 2 percent fat. According to various sources, rice is also a good source of magnesium, phosphorus, manganese, selenium, iron, folic acid, thiamine and niacin. Rice is a food that is low in fiber and contains omega-6 fatty acids. Carbohydrates in rice consist of starch and sugar. This is why diabetics are advised to avoid consuming white rice. Diabetics are usually more advised to consume brown or red rice which contains more fiber. Fiber slows down the rate at which carbohydrates are converted into glucose in the bloodstream, thereby helping to stabilize blood sugar levels. 

Benefits of Rice for the Body White rice has a chewy and soft texture and can complement many dishes. With the high nutritional content of rice, some of the benefits that the body gets from consuming rice are: Energy sources The carbohydrates contained in rice are a source of energy for the body. Carbohydrates will be broken down into glucose which is then absorbed into the bloodstream to be circulated throughout the body as fuel. Supports Bones, Nerves and Muscles White rice contains magnesium which is a structural component of bones in hundreds of enzyme reactions involved in DNA synthesis. Magnesium is also necessary for proper nerve conduction and muscle contraction. Improve Colon Health When rice is cooked and cooled, it contains higher levels of resistant starch. Some research suggests that resistant starch can cause the formation of certain fatty acids that help keep the colon healthy.