Ayurvedic Wisdom: Dr. Dixa Bhavsar's Healthy Rice Preparation

Did you know that rice has various health benefits? Dixa Bhavsar Savaliya, an Ayurvedic doctor, advises rice may be part of your diet even if you're diabetic, trying to lose weight, treating PCOS, struggling with insulin resistance, or simply feeling sick. She emphasizes the benefits of eating rice and provides methods for cooking it to enhance its benefits.

Let's take a look at how rice benefits us and how you can make it for maximum benefits.

Health Benefits of Rice:

• Rice is simple to digest since it includes carbs, which provide your body with rapid energy.
• It is gluten-free and high in essential nutrients including iron, magnesium, potassium, and B vitamins.
• Rice is naturally low in sodium, which makes it healthy for people with high blood pressure.

Ayurvedic Method of Making Rice:

Ayurveda highlights how that food is easy to digest. This improves nutrition absorption. Ayurvedic rice preparation is good for persons with a variety of health issues.

Dry Roasting:

• Fry the rice before cooking. This changes the starch on the surface of the grain, making the grain softer and less sticky. Frying also flavors the rice.

Boiling Method:

• Fry the rice and save it for future use.
• To cook, add 1 part rice to 4 parts water.
• Add turmeric and 1 teaspoon salt to taste.
• Cook the rice until well cooked.
• Strain the water (you can use this water for other ayurvedic purposes) and enjoy the rice with your favorite curries.

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Cooking rice this way and eating it in moderation will help your body restore, keep blood sugar stable, and improve the functioning of the liver.