Rice

Health Benefits:

Aids in digestion
Anti fungal
Anti inflammatory
May reduce nausea
Pain reliever
Prevents sinusitis
Relieves PMS

Nutrition:

Serving size: 1 cup; Calories: 216; Fat: 1.8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 10mg; Carbs: 45g; Fiber:.6g; Sugars: .7g; Protein: 5g; Potassium: 2%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 0%DV; Calcium: 2%DV; Iron: 4%DV

Did You Know?

• Rice is a symbol of life and fertility, which is why rice was traditionally thrown at weddings
• In India, rice is associated with prosperity and with the Hindu goddess of wealth, Lakshmi
• You can use rice to make an easy heating pad. Fill an old sock with a couple cups of rice, and then tie up the end. Pop it in the microwave for a few minutes, instant neck warmer

Ways to Eat:

• Boiled
• Fried
• Steamed

Farming Trivia:

• About 22 billion pounds of rice is produced each year by farmers in Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri and Mississippi
• The U.S. produces high-quality varieties of short, medium and long grain rice, as well as specialty rices
• There are more than 10,000 rice farm operators in the United States
• September is National Rice Month to celebrate the harvest of rice