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Rice is the major staple food in Nigeria and is eaten almost every day, but the most common rice is the polished rice which has gone through many process of redefining before it is ready to be sold. The reason many people prefer the polished rice (white rice) to the locally-made unpolished rice (Ofada) rice in Nigeria is the stress they go through in picking the latter before cooking it, compared to the polished rice which is very clean and ready for boiling and also can be cooked in less than 20 minutes compared to the unpolished rice. AT IBUKUN OLOFADA WE SAVE YOU THE STRESS BY REMOVING THE HULLS AND STONES LEAVING YOU WITH A VERY CLEAN OFADA RICE😋

Not many people know that the unpolished rice has more health benefits than the polished rice. Ofada rice is a local rice produced in Nigeria, it is short and has brown stripes before it is cultivated without chemicals, which is mostly planted in Ogun state part of Nigeria.

Ofada rice emits a unique aroma when cooking, it is self-preserving and one of the foods that add value to the lives of health conscious people including those who are diabetics and experts have warned not to eat rice.

According to a food experts during a summit for farmers in Ogun state, studies have revealed that both the white and brown rice contain similar amounts of energy, carbohydrates and protein, Ofada rice however contains higher amounts of vitamins and minerals, the cellulose of Ofada rice not only increases the fibre content but also contains a variety of colour pigments that is beneficial for health.

Osaretin Albert, T Ebuehi and AC Oyewole, in their study carried out in 2007, on the effect of cooking and soaking on physical characteristics, nutrients composition and sensory evaluation of indigenous and foreign rice varieties in Nigeria, discovered that Ofada rice variety contains higher proteins at raw cooked and soaked states as compared to imported rice. It was also found that Ofada rice contains rough surface and more phosphorous and fibre which help in the reduction of the risk of bowel disorder and fight constipation.

They noted that consumer’s preference for imported rice may be due to its enrichment with vitamins, since local Ofada rice is not fortified with many micronutrients. The health benefits of Ofada rice are not significant but proven to be effective in warding off disease and other conditions which can become chronic and in some cases life threatening, because it provides many essential nutrients, including vitamin B, phosphorous, selenium, manganese, potassium, and magnesium. It is also an excellence source of dietary fibre and phytonutrients that provide protective health benefits, including weight maintenance.

Other benefits of Ofada rice includes.

IT PROMOTES BONE HEALTH

Ofada rice is a great source of magnesium, which is essential for healthy bones. One cup of Ofada rice provides nearly 21 percent of recommended daily intake of magnesium. Magnesium is also required for absorption of calcium, another essential nutrient for bone health.

IT REDUCES BREAST CANCER RISK

Phyto nutrient lignin contents helps in defending against breast cancer and heart disease. A study on elderly women proved that eating a whole grain foods such as unpolished rice increases the level of Enterolactone, which have been reported to be associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.

IT PREVENTS HEART DISEASE

Being high in fibre, it helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. Ofada rice lowers blood pressure and reduces the risk of plaque build-up in the arteries, thereby helping to prevent the development of heart disease.

IT PROTECTS AGAINST COLON CANCER

It contains selenium, which has been shown to reduce the likelihood of colon cancer. The high amount of fibre in the rice accelerates the transit of cancer causing chemicals in the gastrointestinal tract, and thus can help protect against colon cancer.

IT LOWERS CHOLESTEROL

Oil that is available in the brain is known to lower cholesterol. Also it has fibre which helps to reduce LDL cholesterol.

IT MAINTAINS A HEALTHY NERVOUS SYSTEM

Ofada rice is rich in magnesium which is necessary for a healthy nervous system. The nutrient also aids in the production of s*x hormones by synthesising fatty acids and producing cholesterontain health bones. One cup of Ofada rice provides nearly 21 percent of the recommended daily intake of magnesium. Magnesium is also required for absorption of calcium. Another essential nutrients for bone health.

REDUCES RISK OF GALLSTONES

According to a study published in the American journal of gastroenterology, foods high in insoluble fibre helps in reducing the risk of gallstones in women.

PREVENTS CONSTIPATION

Ofada rice is very beneficial for digestive system, it promotes healthy bowel movements, thereby helping to prevent constipation

MAINTAINS A NORMAL BODY WEIGHT

High fibre content controls the amount of calories intake and makes it filling, thereby reducing chances of overeating
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