Sprouted Black rice is a rare variety revered for its health benefits. In ancient China, black rice was reserved exclusively for the Emperor’s Family and Royalty Court.
C3G a rare antioxidant abundant in black rice changes the gene expression of fat metabolism from storage to usage. TFD’s Sprouted Black Rice powder is a bran-complete whole-grain which is gluten free, cholesterol free, low in fat, sugar and salt.
Health Benefits
- Control appetite by reducing your lepton count or the hormones in the small intestine that inhibits hunger
- Draws upon sugar from the blood
- Draws stored fat from the body
- Increase muscle to fat ratio
- High in nutrients that also help satiate hunger
- High in fiber that is perfect for the body to absorb
- High antioxidant count for reducing oxidation in blood
- Low glycemic and gluten Free
- Amino acids for plant-based protein
- Contains C3G (Cyanidin-3-Glucoside) vitamins B & E, niacin, thiamin, magnesium, iron & phosphorous
Interesting Facts
“Emperor’s Rice” reserved for the Royal family and court in ancient China was correctly believed to extend life expectancy.
Black rice has a super-satiation effect and is a nutritionally well balanced functional super food that holds the key to efficient and healthy weight management.
The Archives of Internal Medicine, June 14, 2010, cites a Harvard School of Public Health study which found that Black Rice lowers the risk of diabetes. In the deep purple flavonoid pigments unique to Black rice we find high levels of anthocyanin antioxidants. “American Journal of Clinical Nutrition” determined that anthocyanins are significantly associated with prevention of hypertension. The wide spectrum of health benefits of antioxidants is a well-established fact.
In Depth Look
Antioxidants are concentrated in the deep purple pigments in the kernel. Sprouted Black Rice helps to prevent hypertension and control diabetes. Safe and efficient weight management due to hunger satiation and C3G. This helps relieve the body of anti-inflammatory and toxic stresses.
Rice Sprouting
Before mass commercialized production used combines and silos, the grains were left in the fields to germinate before being harvested. Natural sprouting was cast aside for commercial mass processing and nutrition was cast aside as well. By sprouting our Black rice, we create an easily digestible food in its culturally correct form eaten as nature intended.
Sprouted Black Rice On the Air with Chris Kilham
Here’s our friend Chris Kilham “The Medicine Hunter” on Fox Health Channel talking about Sprouted Black Rice and the work he’s done with us here in Northern Thailand… Enjoy!
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