Eat Red instead of Eat White and Get healthier..

Even though most of the rice eaten in the Indonesia is white ,the more exotic varieties and colorful are more and more obtainable in supermarkets like super*ndo. If you are looking for an alternative to your usual white rice, consider trying red rice. Red rice can help you meet your iron needs.

These are the list of benefits red over the white, I got and I edited from several source, I also attached the source below.

Whole Grain

Red rice is considered a whole grain. A whole-grain food retains the entire grain seed, including the germ, bran and endosperm. People who include more whole grains in their diet have lower rates of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. In addition, people with higher intakes of whole grains also tend to have lower body weights.

Source of Fiber

As a whole grain, red rice can help you meet your daily fiber needs. A quarter cup serving of red rice contains 2 grams of fiber, meeting 8 percent of your daily value for fiber. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate your body cannot digest, and may be best known for its ability to help improve bowel function and prevent constipation.
Fiber in foods such red rice can also help control hunger by slowing digestion, which in turn aids in weight control.
In addition, fiber can also help reduce risk of heart disease by helping to lower blood cholesterol levels, blood pressure and inflammation.

Source of Iron

Red rice may help you meet your daily iron needs. A 1/4-cup serving meets 2 percent of your daily value for iron. Iron is an essential mineral your body needs to help carry oxygen throughout your body. Without enough iron in your diet, your body may not get the oxygen it needs, causing you to feel tired and lowering your ability to fight infection. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common nutritional deficiency in the world, according to the Office of Dietary Supplements. Including iron-rich foods in your diet, like red rice, can help ensure you meet your daily needs.

Fat Free

Red rice is also fat-free. While fat is an essential nutrient that provides your body with energy and aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, high intakes of fat have been linked to heart disease and certain types of cancers, according to Penn Medicine. High intakes of fat also increase your risk of obesity. You should limit your daily fat intake to less than 30 percent of calories, or about 65 grams on a 2,000-calorie diet.

Lignan

Lignans converted to enterodiole and enterolactone are inversely related to death. Red rice is a source of plant lignan that protects us from death as it gets converted to enterodiole and enterolactone. This is one of the lesser known benefits of red rice which cannot be ignored at any cost.

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Ginger Tea - Homemade Version

Ginger with Honey and Lemon

We are Indonesian, we are used to drinking something as they warm enough or are about to just from the heater.

"Nothing beats cold in the winter like a piping hot cup of ginger tea. With its high levels of Vitamin C, magnesium and other minerals, ginger root is extremely beneficial for health."

I have to admit that I love to drink as they warm, but there is a drink that can be still warm and make you warm despite the temparature is not so high.

I guess there are no people who dont like ginger tea, really? Yes of course. At least after some of you are educated with the advanteges of Ginger Root & Ginger Tea.

With so many healthy properties to it, it makes sense to start adding this to more of your dishes, or to start brewing a daily glass of ginger tea.

To make a good ginger tea, all you need is fresh ginger and filtered water. The rest of the ingredients are optional, but it might taste better with a little honey in it, as well a splash of fresh lemon juice.

Enjoy Hot Ginger Tea!!!

Peel the ginger and slice thinly to maximize the surface area. This will help you make a very flavorful ginger tea.
Remove from heat and add lime juice and honey to taste.

Here is my secret to making a really flavorful ginger tea is to use plenty of ginger - more than you think you will need - and also to add a bit of lime juice and honey to your ginger tea.

You will also probably want to add more honey than you think you will need as well.

Enjoy your hot ginger tea! A homemade ginger tea is excellent in soothing stomach aches and in aiding digestion.