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Brown Rice
Brown rice flour is no stranger to energy production and antioxidant protection. Like oats, it has been denied its antioxidant card until recently when it was discovered that this grain supplied large amounts of antioxidants and phytonutrients in bound form. This means that the body's enzymes activate the antioxidants once they are consumed and provide a naturally time released dose. Brown rice is also rich in B vitamins, fiber and several critical minerals that facilitate energy production. Pound-for-pound brown rice is truly a heavyweight in the exciting world of International "no rules" Grain Fighting Championships - a contest that we made up.
Sex Hormones: For enhancing that certain part of the body; the Liver. Cholesterol gets a bad rap but it has an essential role in the human body. One of them being their use in creating sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen. Brown rice is rich in manganese which is an essential mineral needed in the process of turning cholesterol into hormones. It also helps the body turn carbohydrates and protein into energy.
Selenium for Metabolism. This mineral helps the thyroid gland regulate energy production and has also been shown to play a critical role in boosting the immune system.
A true friend of Vitamin E. The selenium found in brown rice significantly boosts vitamin E's abilities to decrease inflammation and antioxidant properties.
Cholesterol reduction. Not only does brown rice serve to help the body utilize cholesterol to form sex hormones, the oil found in the outer grain has been shown to decrease LDL cholesterol and significantly improve cardiovascular health.
Magnesium: This mineral assists with everything from bone health to enhancing the body’s ability to use glucose and lower the risk of hypertension. It does this by regulating calcium while acting as a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes within the body.
Nitric Oxide. Brown rice has been shown to increase nitric oxide levels in the blood. This neurotransmitter is essential to ensure adequate blood supply throughout the body and protect against heart disease.