THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF RICE WATER (Information, health tips and recipe)

THE MANY HEALTH BENEFITS OF RICE WATER

(Information, health tips and recipe)

When you cook the rice in water, due to high-temperature the rice releases some of its starch in that water, this water with starch suspension is called rice water. Rice water is an extremely healthy drink that is chock-full of nutrients. It can be used internally (as a drink) and externally (as a wash for hair and skin). Rice water contains beneficial skin properties such as Vitamins B1, C, E, and minerals. It is also rich in carbohydrates, fiber and antioxidants.

Here are some of the benefits of rice water:

EXTERNAL

• Rice water improves hair growth
• Can improve hair texture
• Can help with detangling the hair
• Rice water treats dandruff
• Rice water improves hair shine
• Repairs and strengthens damaged hair shaft
• Rice water helps to remove head lice 
• Lightens skin blemishes and dark spots
• Can treat acne
• Can remove black heads 
• Rice water helps remove and soothe sun tan, burns and scars
• Can tighten your skin and shrink your pores
• Rice water decreases and prevents wrinkles

INTERNAL

• Provides energy and balances the metabolism
• Is a great carbohydrate source
• Regulates body temperature (can reduce fever)
• Prevents gastroenteritis
• Improves cardiovascular body functions
• Can drop blood pressure
• Prevents and cures constipation

Rice water recipe

Ingredients:
1/2 cup rice (any kind will work)
1 ½ cups water or
3-4 cups of water (if you boil it) 

Preparation and use:
Remove the dirt from the rice by rinsing it. Put the rice in a bowl and put 1 ½ cups of warm water over it, stir the rice for 15-20 minutes until the water turns cloudy. Separate the water from the rice, pour the water into a container and refrigerate. 

You can also boil the rice to make rice water. Just put ½ cup of rice and 3 cups of water in a pot. Put the pot on medium heat and stir occasionally, when the water starts boiling remove it from the heat. Separate the water, pour in a container and refrigerate. 

Keep the rice water in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. After 4- 5 days, you must discard any leftover rice water.

Depending on your needs you can make different amount of rice water. You can use it as face wash, hair wash, to drink. You can also use it as toner by dabbing a cotton pad in the rice water and rubbing it all over your face and neck. You can also use it as a face mist by putting it in a spray bottle. Rice water can be used on any skin type.