Don’t Waste Rice Water
Rice water has become very popular recently; it is not only good for your hair and skin, but it also includes other health effects. Rice water is high in vitamins and minerals and is therefore recommended if you suffer from diarrhea or vomiting, it also promotes the secretion of breast milk. This time we present the health benefits of rice water.
In Asia, rice milk is one of the best preserved beauty trinkets because the vitamins and trace elements it contains work wonders for skin and hair. That alone should be enough reason not to throw away the rice cooker!
The health benefits of rice water
B vitamins, folic acid, iron, potassium, magnesium and zinc – all of these can be found in rice boiling water. White rice is best in this case, as it loses more properties when cooked than whole grain rice. The biggest health benefits of rice water are:
- Natural energy
- Help with stomach problems such as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
- Prevents intestinal inflammation
- Help balance body temperature
- Recommended for pregnant women to start breast milk production
- Relieves skin irritation
- Prevents and cures constipation
In beauty care
The antioxidants, vitamins and minerals in rice water work wonders for the skin. It helps protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays, fights inflammation and irritability, and prevents premature skin aging.
One of the most important ingredients is inositol, a complex element that promotes cell growth and activates blood circulation, and thus prevents the signs of aging and reduces the appearance of skin pores. You will find that the following benefits are most visible:
- Soft and even skin
- Excellent natural toner
- Open clogged pores
- Add a protective layer to the skin
- To get shiny and soft hair, add to hair and scalp
Manufacture of rice water
When you cook rice for food and boil it in loose water, you can use the remaining water for beauty or health care. If you make rice water only for these purposes, cook according to these instructions (and of course you can eat the “remaining” rice as well).
Substances:
- 1.3 dl white rice
- 1 liter of water
Manufacturing:
- Boil water in a saucepan, add rice and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain the rice and place the liquid in a glass container. If you want to apply it on the skin, allow to cool in the refrigerator and apply with a cotton ball.
Pregnant women are advised to drink a couple of liters of chilled rice water daily.
In some countries, such as Mexico, it is customary to sweeten rice water with sugar and season with cinnamon. This way it can be served as a food drink or a gourmet drink, but in the treatment of diarrhea and anyway it is recommended to enjoy it as it is.
