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Organic Food - Surprising Facts About Organic Food That You Might Want To Know

1. In study after study, research from independent organizations consistently shows organic food is higher in nutrients than traditional foods. Research shows that organic produce is higher in vitamin C, antioxidants, and the minerals calcium, iron, chromium, and magnesium. 2. They’re free of neurotoxins–toxins that are damaging to brain and nerve cells. A commonly-used class of pesticides called organophosphates was originally developed as a toxic nerve agent during World War I. When there was no longer a need for them in warfare, industry adapted them to kill pests on foods. Many pesticides are still considered neurotoxins. 3. They’re supportive of growing children’s brains and bodies. Children’s growing brains and bodies are far more susceptible to toxins than adults. Choosing organic helps feed their bodies without the exposure to pesticides and genetically-modified organisms, both of which have a relatively short history of use (and therefore safety). 4. They are ...

Organic Rice Cultivation..in South India

What is Organics Rice and Cultivation?   Organic   rice production enhances the ecosystem, sustainable biodiversity and biological cycles. It emphasizes the use of natural materials by opposing the use of synthetic raw materials, transgenic plants, animals or microorganisms or raw materials derived from genetic modification. It also covers the product management, which carefully emphasises on every processing step to maintain the organic integrity and quality of organic rice products Stages in Organic Rice Cultivation are – Soil Fertility Management, Seed to Harvest Management, and Pest and Disease Management, which is explained very well in the following 2 videos by Krishi TV

Different Types of Rice

1. White Rice - White rice is a least demanding to process and is most generally cooked rice all finished India. This specific rice helps in easing stomach related disarranges and treats morning affliction. White rice is the easiest food to digest at any time of the day, which is why it is recommended for children and adults. White rice is frequently known as cleaned rice and is known to be the Paramount as far as quality and taste. For the most part developed in Tamil Nadu, cleaned rice frames a noteworthy piece of South Indian dishes like dosa and rasam. 2. Dark colored Rice - The entire grain dark colored rice is a standout amongst the most solid rice shapes that can never be expended. Nonetheless, the reason examines have demonstrated the nearness of arsenic in darker rice. Thus the greater part of the specialists prescribe its lesser utilization. Something else, the rice is a decent type of Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, fiber, and Selenium. The muscles of darker ...

What is Brown Rice?

Brown rice is whole grain rice, with the inedible outer hull removed; white rice is the same grain with the hull, bran layer and cereal germ removed. It is the unpolished rice with only the husk of the grain removed.

Facts - Types, Varieties, Production and Consumption of Rice

Rice is one of the most cultivated grains in the world. It belongs to the family Poaceae . There are 40 000 varieties of rice that differ in size, texture, color and taste. Rice originates from China. People consume rice at least for the last 5000 years. Rice can be found in all continents except on the Antarctica. Asia produces 90% of the rice in the world. Colors of the rice: Rice is found in various colors like white, brown, red and black. Colored rice contains carotenoids and anthocyanins that offer color to the rice grain. The color of the rice also depends on other factors like nutrient content of the soil it is grown in, whether the rice is polished. Colored or brown rice are unpolished rice and are healthier than the polished rice. Brown rice and colored rice are more nutritious than white rice as these types of rice have more macro- and micro-nutrients as well as antioxidants” Black Rice - Black rice is a kind of sticky rice. This variety of rice is not very commonly ...