Most of us cook rice in pressure cookers and electric cookers and that is the reason why we don’t have the habit of drinking cooked rice water. In fact, we don’t know the health benefits of boiled rice water. When rice is cooked in a pot along with water, the remaining water can be removed and consumed after the rice is cooked. That water is totally nutritious as the rice is boiled or cooked in it.


Here is how you can make a rice water:

Take a bowl of rice and wash it with water. Ensure that the final water is clean. Boil the rice till it is cooked. Drain the water in pot and keep the rice in separate vessel. Ensure that there is no rice grains left in the rice water. The rice water is ready to share all its nutritional benefits with you.

As i mentioned rice water has many health benefits but if you want know what only one glass of rice water can do to your body you should read this and find out:

1.It is a good source of energy:

Rice water is rich in carbohydrates, and hence, and it is an excellent source of energy. The body can easily derive energy by breaking down carbohydrates.So drink a glass of rice water in the morning before heading out and you will never feel dizzy or weak due to lack of energy.

2.Prevents constipation:

Rice water is rich in fibre and facilitates smooth bowel movements. Also, the starch stimulates the growth of useful bacteria in the stomach promoting healthy bowel movement.

3.Prevents dehydration:

On a hot sunny day, rice water is a excellent drink. In summer, the body tends to lose water and salts through sweat and, rice water helps replenish the lost nutrients and the water, reducing your chances of dehydration

4.The best home remedy for viral infections:

Rice water is used as a remedy for fever as it prevents water loss due to fever and vomiting during an infection. It helps replenish the lost nutrients and speeds the recovery process.

5.Can treat diarrhoea:

Rice water proves to be an excellent home remedy to treat diarrhoea, not only in adults but also infants. Infants are more prone to diseases like diarrhoea and if not treated at the right time, can lead to severe dehydration. A study found that rice water was more effective in controlling diarrhoea by reducing the volume and frequency of stool output in babies.

6.Prevents Cancer

Drinking cooked rice water regularly may also prevent certain types of cancer. This is one of the benefits of drinking cooked rice water.

7. Prevents Alzheimer

Research has not yet confirmed this, there are some sources that say that cooked rice water has the ability to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. This is one of the benefits of drinking cooked rice water.

8. Protection From Sun

Rice water contains a substance called as oryzanol. It helps withstand the UV rays from the sun. Use rice water internally and externally to help your skin take the sun’s heat.

I hope that this article is very useful for you, so share with your friends, drink rice water and enjoy in all its benefits