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11 Surprising Benefits and Uses of Black Rice​

Also called forbidden or purple rice, black rice is a type of rice that belongs to the Oryza sativa L. species (1Trusted Source).

Black rice gets its signature black-purple color from a pigment called anthocyanin, which has potent antioxidant properties (2Trusted Source).

In ancient China, it’s said that black rice was considered so unique and nutritious that it was forbidden for all but royalty (1Trusted Source).

Today, thanks to its mild, nutty flavor, chewy texture, and many nutritional benefits, black rice can be found in numerous cuisines around the world.

Here are 11 benefits and uses of black rice.
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3. Contains the plant compound anthocyanin​

Anthocyanins are a group of flavonoid plant pigments that are responsible for the purple color of black rice, as well as several other plant based foods like blueberries and purple sweet potatoes (2Trusted Source, 11Trusted Source).

Research shows that anthocyanins have strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer effects (2Trusted Source, 12Trusted Source).

Furthermore, animal, test-tube, and population studies have shown that eating foods high in anthocyanins may help protect against several chronic diseases, including heart disease, obesity, and some forms of cancer
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11 Surprising Benefits and Uses of Black Rice

In ancient China, it's said that black rice was considered so unique and nutritious that it was forbidden for all but royalty. Here are 11 surprising benefits and uses of black rice.

www.healthline.com

And another article;​

Wondering what all the fuss is about forbidden rice?

Learn about this ancient grain and its modern health benefits.

health.clevelandclinic.org

 

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Fits here better;
15 Foods That Weren't Designed For What We Use Them For

Read More: 15 Foods That Weren't Designed For What We Use Them For - Tasting Table

 

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5 Genius Out-of-the-Box Ways to Use an Air Fryer​

Trust us, you’ll be using this thing all the time.

5 Genius Out-of-the-Box Ways to Use an Air Fryer

Trust us, you’ll be using this thing all the time.

getpocket.com

 

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How to Store Fresh Herbs​

Make that fresh thyme, parsley, and basil last forever.

How to Store Fresh Herbs

Make that fresh thyme, parsley, and basil last forever.

getpocket.com

 

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Fire Cider (apple) appears to have some health benefits. Here's a quick recipe to consider. (More on the topic later.)

15-Minute “Fire Cider”​

15-Minute “Fire Cider” - Minimalist Baker

minimalistbaker.com

 

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Most of these are nutritional;

7 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Medication​

These tweaks to your daily routine can make a huge dent in your numbers.

7 Ways to Lower Your Blood Pressure Without Medication

These tweaks to your daily routine can make a huge dent in your numbers.

www.self.com

 

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I strongly recommend reading the full text, not just the headlines. Note that one key aspect for safety is to cook the morels.

Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge​

Prized morels are unpredictably and puzzlingly deadly, outbreak report shows.

Deadly morel mushroom outbreak highlights big gaps in fungi knowledge

Prized morels are unpredictably and puzzlingly deadly, outbreak report shows.

arstechnica.com

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Couple of footnotes;
Was recently in the local Safeway and noticed they offered morels in their fresh mushroom section ... at $50 per pound !
Last Fall we found a couple small patches of morel in our backyard. Enough to be sides with a few meals. Very delicious when cooked/sauteed.

 

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Benefits of Spinach: 3 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating More of This Superfood​

Spinach is undeniably a versatile green vegetable —not only healthy and delicious, it’s also known for being the world’s easiest side dish—simply poke the bag with a fork, microwave and it’s ready to go.

Benefits of Spinach: 3 Reasons Why You Should Be Eating More of This Superfood

Spinach is undeniably a versatile green vegetable —not only healthy and delicious, it’s also known for being the world’s easiest side dish—simply poke the bag with a fork, microwave and it’s ready to go.

getpocket.com