It is an extremely tall variety. The height of this variety can even hide wild elephants when they enter the farm and for this reason it is called as Kattuyanam (meaning wild elephant in Tamil)
This variety has a number of medicinal properties. Helps to control diabetics it is very good for heart health it is rich in minerals usually people used to consume kasayam made out of this rice bran and it is an incredible grain to make idli and dosa.
The rice of this variety is light red in colour and bold in nature.
Health Benefits of Kaatuyanam rice
1. High Fiber Content
It is known to prevent or relieve constipation. Moreover, it contains both soluble and insoluble fibre.
Soluble fibre It dissolves in water to form a gel-like material. It lowers blood glucose and cholesterol levels.
Insoluble fibreâ?? It promotes the movement of materials through the digestive system.
It increases stool bulk to relieve constipation for those who are struggling for passing stools. It normalises bowel movement and maintains bowel health.
2. Source Of Vitamin B
Kaatuyanam rice helps to keep the cells and nerves healthy. It makes DNA, the genetic material of the cells and prevents folic acid and vitamin b12 deficiency (megaloblastic) anaemia.
3. Ideal For Diabetes
Kaatuyanam arise is called the enemy of diabetes. It is a really low glycemic index food. The glycemic index is a measurement of a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar in our body.
The kaatuyanam decreases the glucose breakdown in our body that reducing or preventing diabetes.
4. Ideal Source Of Manganese, Zinc and Iron
Kaatuyanam helps with amino acid digestion and utilisation. It contributes to many bodily functions like glucose, cholesterol and carbohydrates. It plays an important role in bone formation and bone clotting.
Iron is an important component of haemoglobin which helps in the formation of red blood cells which plays an important role in the transportation of O2 from the lungs to other parts of the body.
It helps to reduce the risk of iron deficiency anaemia. The zinc plays an important role in the invading virus and bacteria and boosts our immune system.
5. Delays Skin Aging
The anthocyanins content in kaatuyanam arise delays ageing and wrinkles, freckles, pigmentation etc.
Cultivation of seeraga samba is confined to Vellapallam and Keevalur taluks in Nagapattinam district; Uppiliyapuram panchayat union in Trichy district; and parts of Thanjavur district in central Tamil Nadu. It may be the first rice variety from Tamil Nadu to get the Geographical Indication tag.
â??Indigenous rice varieties are gaining popularity among the newer generation. Any local variety of rice is said to be rich in vitamin B complex and has a lower glycemic index.
Seeraga samba is a wonderful alternative to your polished rice any day,â?? suggests R Pitchiah, clinical nutritionist, Fortis Malar Hospital. He walks us through the nutritional benefits of this rice variety.
High in selenium
Seeraga samba rice contains selenium, which helps to prevent the cancer of colon and intestine. It has got more fibre, which helps to remove free radicals from colon and intestine.
Phytonutrients
It also has phytonutrients and this help to fight breast cancer and strengthens the heart function.
Lowers cholesterol
The oil in the seeraga samba rice reduces cholesterol. It is rich in fibre; hence, it reduces the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and increases high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in the body. Itâ??s good for people with diabetes.
Rich in fibre
Since it is rich in fibre, it controls the calories in the food and thus stops more intake of food. It also eases digestion and helps to relieve constipation.
Powerful antioxidant
While we need only small amounts of it, this rice is rich in antioxidants that protect us from heart diseases. It improves thyroid health and lowers hyperthyroidism.
Gobindobhog rice is rich in proteins, fiber, and antioxidants. Easily digestible and nourishing this rice is
long used to treat imbalances in the body. Intake of
this rice benefits our skin and increases bowel
movement. It is also known to burn body fat faster.
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