Anti-obesity benefits of Gaba rice
This time, I’m going to write about a plant that is used as an ingredient in medicine in Korea. Although it is not widely known, many people are now using it to help with adult diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. And one more thing
North Americans have already recognized the benefits of Gaba rice and are consuming it a lot. However, there are still many
people who are unfamiliar with Gaba rice, so I hope my post will be helpful for your health.
What is Gaba rice?
Regular rice also contains gaba ingredients, but it is called gaba rice because it contains more gaba ingredients. Gabaran (GABA) is a substance called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is a neurotransmitter found in the brain and spinal cord of mammals.
This rice, which is particularly high in GABA, is a hybridization of the best traits of wild and conventional rice and is being recognized as a functional rice due to its high GABA content.
The original state of the rice is said to be the same as regular rice, but as you can see, when it is threshed, it has an interesting brown color. Compared to regular rice, it is said to be more resistant to pests and has a higher yield. After polishing and removing the outer husk, the color of the brown rice is very fine.
Benefits of Gaba rice
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Improves memory, boosts brain metabolism, and improves focus
The neurotransmitter gaba is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that inhibits excitatory substances such as glutamic acid. It has effects such as anti-stress and memory improvement. In particular, it promotes brain metabolism to improve concentration and memory.
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Lowers blood sugar and prevents adult diseases and diabetes
A medical school in the United States reported that the germination process of brown rice produces substances that lower blood sugar, including acrylates, sterols, and glycosides. These substances help to curb the rise in blood sugar and lower blood pressure. Gaba also contains eight times the amount of gamma-aminonic acid found in brown rice and four times more than black rice.
White rice is high in carbohydrates, which can cause a spike in blood sugar, which is why many people turn to functional rice like brown rice and oats. The gaba component in gaba rice prevents the overproduction of insulin, helping to normalize blood sugar and insulin regulation, making it a viable alternative to oats and brown rice and a good choice for diabetics.
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Curbs obesity
Many people know that white rice, which is high in carbohydrates, is not good for dieting, so many dieters opt for alternatives such as brown rice or oats, and kava rice can be an alternative. The ingredients in kava are known to be effective in controlling obesity by preventing unnecessary fat accumulation as well as insulin excess.
Precautions for using parboiled rice
In order to get the most out of kava rice, it is recommended to soak it for about 12 hours. This is because when kava rice is soaked in water and germinated, its gaba content increases significantly, up to 14.5 times more than that of unsoaked rice, depending on the germination time.
There is a Korean proverb that says that rice is the best medicine. In the age of centenarians, let’s take care of our health and live a happy life by eating healthy foods like kava. I wish everyone reading this article a healthy life, so stay healthy.
Ingredients that look good together