Overview: Bamboo Rice is the seed of the dying bamboo shoot that is produced at the end of its life span.The rice is not commonly available as the bamboo plant takes about 50-60 years to produce it . Bamboo rice is a staple food for the tribes in the forest. This rice is rich in protein than wheat and rice that gives reliefs to back pain joint pains. Regular intake reduces cholesterol levels. It also has other vitamins and minerals like vitamin B , calcium and zinc.

Benefits: 1. Bamboo rice is rich in calcium, bone health is maintained and pains related to joins, rheumatism, arthritis and backbone are controlled. 2. The glycemic index of the rice is low and hence diabetes is controlled. 3. Regulates the Blood pressure. 4. Has high content of phosphorous which helps in the formation of bones and teeth. 5.There is not fat in bamboo seeds, reduces cholesterol level.

Nutritional Value :(based on 100g) Energy..........................358kcal Fat................................0.5g Saturated Fat..............0.2g Polyunsaturated Fat...0.1g Monounsaturated Fat..0.2g Cholesterol...................0 Sodium..........................6mg Potassium....................42mg Carbohydrate...............77.87g Dietary Fiber................2g

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