date:Feb 18, 2013
from headaches to weight gain.
Black Rice
Once considered sacred among the ancient Chinese, Black Rice earned itself the nickname forbidden rice as only the Chinese emperor was allowed to eat it. Probably unknown to the ancient Chinese, Black Rice is abundant in anthocyanins. Responsible for giving certain fruits, vegetables and grains, a deep red, blue or purple stain, anthocyanins act as a potent antioxidant, ridding the body of harmful free radicals that can cause accelerated ageing, cancer