Paddy

Rice is scientifically known as Oryza sativa, it is one of the oldest cereal grains in the world. People have grown this crop for more than 5000 years. It is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population. There are thousands of rice types are cultivated by people.

In this, white rice is the most common type, it is also known as paddy. It is also used to make many other products like rice syrup, rice flour, rice milk, and rice bran oil.

The nutrients present in this paddy are protein, carbohydrate, sodium, iron, manganese, potassium, copper, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus. Regular consumption of paddy helps to control hypertension, improve skin care, reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s, improve metabolism, boost cardiovascular health.