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Amazing Health Benefits of Brown Rice

Brown Rice  is an unrefined and unpolished whole grain which is produced by removing the surrounding hull of the rice kernel. Its grain retains its nutrient-dense bran and germ layer. It is chewier as compared to white rice and has a nutty flavor. Germinated brown rice, also known as ‘sprouted brown rice’, is another popular form of brown rice attributing to its high nutritional value.  The high nourishing content of the germinated brown rice is due to the presence of gama-aminobutyric acid. The germinated form can be obtained by soaking and sprouting of the brown rice in water for a specified number of hours.

Health Benefits of Pistachios

Pistachios a member of the cashew family, is a small tree originating from Central Asia and the Middle East. The tree produces seeds that are widely consumed as food. It’s often confused with other species in the genus Pistacia that are also known as pistachio. Pistachios are one of the oldest edible nuts commonly used all over the world. Pistachio nuts belong to the Anacardiaceae family from the genus Pistacia. A pistachio tree takes about 10 to 12 years to produce the first crop. They are drupe, where the fruit has a large seed in the center, which is edible. The nuts of pistachio are not seasonal and are available all year long. Pistachios are one of the few nuts that contain most of the nutrients such as carbohydrates, protein, amino acids, fats, and dietary fiber. They are rich in minerals such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, copper, and sodium. They also provide you with essential vitamins like vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K, as well as thiamine, ribo