Calorie content and beneficial properties of Ruby rice

Proper nutrition is becoming more and more popular every day. In this regard, people often think about what they eat and which foods will benefit the body the most benefits.

Ruby rice is an indispensable product for losing weight and maintaining health for those people who love to eat delicious food. We'll find out why later.

Rhys Rubin

Ruby is one of the rare varieties of red rice, its homeland is Iran.. Thanks to its properties, ruby ​​rice has become popular and in demand among people who adhere to a healthy diet or simply want to eat deliciously without gaining extra pounds.

Peculiarities

This variety of red rice stands out among others due to its unique and rich chemical composition.

How is it different from other varieties?

The main difference between Rubin and other varieties of rice is the oblong shape and dark red color of the shell, which contains valuable nutrients. The upper surface of the grains is soft due to the abundance of dietary fiber.

Chemical composition

This variety of rice is rich in vitamins and microelements. It contains vitamins B, E, K, H, PP and beta-carotene. Ruby contains phosphorus, potassium, sodium, calcium, silicon, sulfur, magnesium, chlorine, iron, selenium, iodine, chromium, zinc, cobalt, copper and boron. And also antioxidants - procyanin, amino acids and a large amount of dietary fiber.

Calorie content and BZHU

Calorie content Rubina - 340 kcal per 100 g. Contains 7.5 g of protein, 3 g of fat and 68 g of carbohydrates. Contains 3.5 g of dietary fiber.

Is it suitable for weight loss

Nutritionists recommend this variety of rice as one of the main products for weight loss. Nutrients, a large amount of fiber, high energy value - all this gives a long-lasting feeling of fullness and a surge of strength and energy, which is important when playing sports or during prolonged physical activity, which are also important for losing excess weight.

Reference. There is a diet whose main product is Ruby rice. For three days, you should eat 250 g of Ruby daily as part of four servings of light and low-fat food. At the same time, fried, sweet and starchy foods are excluded, replacing them with fresh vegetables.

Beneficial properties for the human body

Thanks to a large amount of minerals, vitamins and amino acids, Rubin rice is beneficial for human health:

• improves intestinal microflora due to its high fiber content;
• stabilizes blood sugar levels, which makes this variety of rice a useful product for people with diabetes;
• cleanses the body of cholesterol;
• reduces the likelihood of developing cancer with regular use;
• improves the condition of the skin, hair, nails, which is ensured by the presence of B vitamins;
• used for diarrhea and poisoning;
• can be eaten by children and allergy sufferers as it does not contain gluten;
• due to its satiety, it is recommended for weight loss;
• stimulates the functioning of the cardiovascular system;
• stimulates the production of serotonin, which has a positive effect on the nervous system.

What is Ruby Rice used for?

Ruby is used to provide nourishing, healthy and energy-intensive nutrition. In addition, it is actively used in cooking for preparing various dishes.

Recipes with Ruby Rice

This type of rice is used to prepare not only tasty and healthy porridge, but also a variety of dishes and delicacies.

Ruby rice salad with green beans

To prepare a dish for four people you will need:

• 200 g Ruby;
• two handfuls of frozen green beans;
• one handful of salted peanuts;
• one stalk of lemongrass;
• a small bunch of cilantro and basil;
• 0.5 tsp. unsweetened coconut flakes.

First, wash and boil the rice, defrost the green beans and keep in boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with cold water. Next, chop the sorghum, bunches of cilantro and basil, and chop the peanuts. Mix everything together, but sprinkle with chopped peanuts only before serving.

Rubin rice with pork and green peas

To prepare a dish for four people you will need:

• 200 g Rubin rice;
• 400 g pork neck;
• 100 g green peas;
• 20 g ginger;
• 3 cloves of garlic;
• 1 chili pepper;
• 2 tbsp. l. tomato paste;
• 1 tbsp. l. Sahara;
• 4 tbsp. l. soy sauce;
• 5 tbsp. l. sesame oil;
• 0.1 l of water;
• a bunch of cilantro.

First you need to wash and boil the rice, finely chop the ginger, garlic, chili pepper, and cilantro. Then cut the neck into medium cubes, heat a frying pan with oil and fry the meat over high heat for four minutes. Add the chopped products, except cilantro, and after 30 seconds add tomato paste, water, peas and soy sauce, then hold for another two minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in rice. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Rubin rice with kupaty and radicchio

To prepare a dish for six people you will need:

• 400 g rice;
• 5 pork or veal kupats;
• 1 head of radicchio;
• one head of red onion;
• 2 cloves of garlic;
• a small bunch of chives;
• 150 ml dry red wine;
• 300 ml chicken broth;
• 1 tbsp. l. olive oil;
• 2 tbsp. l. extra virgin olive oil;
• 1 tsp. butter.

First, finely chop the onion and garlic. Next, heat the olive oil and butter in a frying pan, fry the onion and garlic over low heat. After removing the shell, cut the kupaty and fry with onion and garlic.

Then finely chop the radicchio and add to the pan, then mix everything and continue frying. Pour in the rice and mix everything, pour wine into the frying pan, stir and let it evaporate, then pour the broth over the contents of the frying pan and cook without covering.

After finishing cooking, transfer the dish to another bowl, sprinkle with chopped chives and pour over extra virgin olive oil.

Reference. Instead of radicchio, you can use chicory or arugula, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth, and take turkey kupaty instead of pork and veal.

How to cook it correctly

To properly weld Ruby, you should follow several steps:

• sort through the rice, removing husks, bugs and other debris;
• rinse it in cold water until it becomes clear;
• put the ruby ​​in a colander to drain the water, then transfer it to a saucepan with a thick bottom;
• pour hot water in the ratio of one glass of rice to two and a half glasses of water, while the liquid in the pan should overlap the ruby ​​by 2-3 cm;
• add salt and spices to taste and place the container on high heat until the liquid boils, then reduce the heat and cook with the lid closed for 40 minutes;
• open the lid every few minutes and skim off any foam if it has formed;
• when all the liquid is absorbed into the grains, you can remove the rice from the heat, but if there is water left, then keep it on the fire for another 10-20 minutes;
• After removing, add oil to taste and stir.

Contraindications

Eating Ruby may be harmful to people who have never eaten it before and have an intolerance to the product. Therefore, for the first time, include no more than 100 g of product per day in the diet.

If you have disease kidney, liver or low blood pressure, then it is worth limiting the use of Ruby to once a week.

Conclusion

Ruby contains a large amount of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and dietary fiber. All this makes this variety of rice indispensable for losing weight and preparing low-calorie and healthy dishes.

Benefits and harms of the product determined by the individual characteristics of the organism. It is useful for people with problems of the cardiovascular system, diabetes, high cholesterol and poor intestinal microflora. Remember about contraindications - otherwise there is a risk of worsening your health.