The secret of Japanese girls' slimness! Brown rice GABA attracts attention

A survey once showed that the obesity rate of Japanese people is only 4.5%, making Japan one of the countries with the fewest fat people in the world. If you want to maintain a slim figure like Japanese women, one of the secrets is "germinated brown rice". It is rich in dietary fiber and special amino acids, which can promote bowel movements, increase satiety, calm the nerves and strengthen the brain. It is very suitable for office workers who are losing weight with stress-induced obesity.

Brown rice, also known as "brown rice," is rich in dietary fiber and a variety of nutrients. The unique amino acids in its ingredients can stabilize nerves and thus help control weight.

Brown rice is high in fiber and nutrition, it helps you lose weight and look better

The "brown rice" mentioned in Japanese is actually the "brown rice" well-known to Chinese people. It is rich in dietary fiber, which can help defecation, avoid constipation, reduce the accumulation of bad cholesterol in the body, increase satiety, slow the rise of blood sugar, and reduce the desire to eat for those who are losing weight.

Brown rice is also rich in carbohydrates, proteins, B vitamins and vitamin E, which can provide the body with the metabolic energy needed, promote blood circulation, enhance antioxidant capacity, eliminate fatigue, repair skin cells, and allow beauty-loving women to maintain good spirits and good complexion while losing weight.

GABA calms emotions and helps with weight control

However, the health element that has received more attention in recent years is "GABA". Chen Xinghui, deputy director of the Nutrition Department of St. Martin's Hospital, said that GABA is the abbreviation of γ-AminoButyricAcid, which is mainly found in the human cerebellar cortex, spinal cord and retina. It is an inhibitory neurotransmitter that can suppress nervous and anxious emotions and has a mild sedative effect.

Replacing one-third of white rice with brown rice every day can increase dietary fiber intake, increase satiety, and avoid obesity due to overeating.

A study published in the famous journal Nature Neuroscience in 2008 mentioned that GABA and Agouti-related proteing neurons (AgRP) play an important role in regulating "calorie balance", affecting the transmission of information about feeding behavior in the central nervous system and helping to control weight.

The amount of GABA contained in germinated brown rice exceeds that of many other natural foods. Sprouted brown rice is brown rice that has sprouted under the right temperature, moisture and oxygen conditions. Nutritionist Hou Wenyi said that after the brown rice germinates, the large molecular components such as protein and starch in the seeds will be broken down into small molecular forms that are easy to absorb, and the released amino acids and trace elements will also increase, which will be more helpful in maintaining health and weight loss.

Sprouted brown rice can help you lose weight by replacing 1/3 of white rice

Although brown rice has high nutritional value and can help with weight loss and beauty, it is essentially still a staple food ingredient. Excessive intake can still cause weight gain. Nutritionists recommend replacing 1/3 of white rice with sprouted brown rice when eating. This, combined with a nutritionally balanced diet, can also help you lose weight healthily. In addition, high-fiber brown rice is not easy to digest, and people with digestive tract diseases should eat it in small amounts to avoid increasing the burden on the stomach and intestines.

[Tips for cooking brown rice]

For many people, the bad taste is the main reason for refusing to eat brown rice. However, after washing the brown rice, soak it in water for about 3 to 6 hours to allow the rice grains to fully absorb water. Then take 1.4 times the amount of water as brown rice and put them into the rice cooker to cook. After cooking, simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Open the lid and stir gently, and you can eat fluffy and chewy brown rice.