Out of all the food items that we have, rice has a lot of varieties and also many health benefits. Rice is quite a favourite food for many and with all the kinds of variety that are available, we only get a vast range of rice types to choose from. Like many other food items, rice is also quite beneficial for the skin and hair. Not just that, the cooked rice water is also used for clothes. This itself shows how beneficial these tiny grains are and how one should make full use of it. Talking about the very many kinds of rice, we're going to talk about the health benefits of specific types of rice.

Regarded as one of India's most treasured culinary ingredients, Basmati rice is used in varied forms. It is low in fat and also contains magnesium and essential amino acids and folic acids. This rice also helps in preventing type 2 diabetes.

Quite famous amongst a lot of fit people, brown rice is considered very healthy than the other types. This type is a whole grain and unrefined one. Brown rice contains vitamin B, fiber, iron and a little bit of protein. It can help in controlling lower blood sugar levels and cholesterol.

Native to Kerala and a few other parts of India, red rice get their colour from anthocyanin which is a potent antioxidant. This rice contains manganese and has the ability to control joint and bone pain. Red rice is quite beneficial to prevent the onset of cadiovascular diseases, is low in fat and quite good for diabetic patients.

Jasmine rice are originally from Thailand that has a long-grained variety with a typical floral aroma to it and a little sticky in texture. The brown jasmine rice retains bran that makes it very rich in fiber as compared to the white jasmine rice that doesn't have any added benefits.