Engleski A - 2022. jesen, reading 5.

Rice, (33)

, is not white in its original form. It is in the process of milling brown rice seeds and polishing them that white rice is produced. Brown rice contains the bran, or the outer layer of the rice, which is rich in vitamins and minerals that milling destroys.

White rice is just brown rice with most of the beneficial nutrients removed and is (34)

less healthy.

Brown rice is high in dietary fibre content and other essential nutrients. It has got a lower glycaemic index than white rice. The higher the glycaemic index, the higher the chances of a (35)

in blood glucose levels.

Raised blood glucose levels (36)

to diabetes, so brown rice reduces such risks.

Brown rice takes longer to digest (37)

its high fibre content.

As (38)

cuts down the frequency of hunger, gaining excess weight from oily or sugary foods is prevented. Weight gain encourages the development of type 2 diabetes.

Studies have found evidence that brown rice may help (39)

the health of the heart and the blood vessels. It is rich in B vitamins and magnesium.

The deficiency of (40)

two is associated with heart failure and heart attacks.
Brown rice contains a natural compound which is used in the treatment of cancers of the breast, liver, colon and blood. Studies have shown that a higher percentage of dietary fibre offers protection against some forms of cancers. Also, the polyphenols present in brown rice have antioxidant properties which prevent damage to cells.