Red Rice Nutrition For Dogs.

You'll often hear about brown rice or in English is called with brown rice. Brown rice is a good addition to the need for human nutrition is also good for our pet dog. Brown rice is used as a source of carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins by many fast food manufacturers dogs (dog food). Because the price is more expensive than white rice it is normally only used in premium quality dog ​​food and above only.

For dogs that do not like dog food, dog owners can give brown rice that has been cooked like white rice for the dog, so that nutritional needs can be more complete than using white rice.
Brown rice or brown rice is not milled rice or half-milled, so you can say whole grain or whole grained. Brown rice has a nutty flavor and a bit more chewy than white rice. Although stale faster, but brown rice is more nutritious.

In some countries in Asia, the brown rice was once associated with poverty or the war period and rarely consumed except by those who are sick, elderly, and people with constipation. But brown rice is now more expensive than white rice because of the limited supply, storage and transportation difficulties.

Difference Red Rice and White Rice
 

Actually between brown rice and white rice is not too different from the usual. The difference between the two lies in processing and nutritional content. If the outer layer or epidermis / husk of the grain shelled then the result is brown rice. But if the inner layer, or bran is also removed, then the result is plain white rice.

Some types of vitamins and minerals are lost in the process of grinding grain. As a result, some of the missing nutrients like vitamins B1, B3, and iron are often added back to the white rice that is labeled "enriched" (enriched). While the brown rice, a type of mineral that does not need to be added are magnesium.

Nutrition and Benefits of Red Rice:
 

• Contains more magnesium.
One cup (195 g) cooked brown rice contains 84 mg of magnesium, while the white rice in the same amount only contains 19 mg of magnesium.
 

• Rich in fiber and fatty acids.
In plain white rice, the bran layer peeled the inner join, the oil content in the layers that are rich in fiber and cellulose will also be lost. Whereas some studies showed that the oil content in the skin layer in the rice can help lower LDL cholesterol. So the missing nutrients including fiber and fatty acids. While brown rice still contains the layers of fiber and cellulose.
 

• Prevent constipation.
Because of its high fiber content, in addition to nutritious, brown rice is also able to prevent constipation that facilitate digestion. However, these effects depend on consuming habits and whether or not washed the brown rice before cooking.

• It is suitable for the diet.
High fiber content also makes you more satisfied and not hungry so easily suited to the diet. One example, brown rice is used in a macrobiotic diet dish, where the theory is a dish that is not much processing is considered healthier.
 

• Rich in amino acids and GABA.
One way to cook brown rice that is known is the technique of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) or germinated brown rice (GBR) were raised during the International Year of Rice. How, brown rice soaked in warm water (38 degrees Celsius) for 20 hours before being cooked like regular white rice. This process stimulates germination to activate a variety of enzymes in brown rice. By way of cooking like this, will be obtained amino acid content is more complete, including GABA. GABA has also been known to increase growth hormone in humans. That's why brown rice is perfect for bodybuilders who really need the protein amino acids for muscle development and as a replacement for regular white rice.
 

• Is a source of manganese minerals.
100 grams of brown rice contains 1.1 mg of manganese or able to meet 55% of the daily requirement of the mineral manganese.

Brown rice is now easily available in supermarkets or self-service with affordable price. Brown rice can last for 6 months under normal conditions. Storage in a refrigerator or sealed from the outside air storage can extend the life of brown rice. Cooling brown rice, though rarely can also prevent the coming moths.