Because of its nature and taste, rice is the preferred diet of practically everyone in our culture today.
Rice is a popular food among many people because it is consumed by over 85% of the world’s population.
Rice can be prepared in a variety of ways according to its characteristics. It’s used to make Jollof, fried rice, coconut rice, and other dishes.
Rice may absorb a substantial amount of inorganic arsenic (the more dangerous form) from the environment for a variety of reasons.
The Bottom Line Arsenic is a poisonous element that occurs naturally in our surroundings.
Organic and inorganic arsenic are the two types, with inorganic arsenic being the more hazardous.
Many people make blunders when cooking rice with some of these ingredients because they are unaware of the dangers.
If consumed in large quantities, several compounds can be extremely harmful to human health.
The most popular type of rice is white, however brown rice may have additional health benefits.
Brown rice may help prevent heart disease since it contains several beneficial minerals and antioxidants.
White rice, on the other hand, especially sticky rice, has less nutrients and may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The ingredients listed below should never be used in excess when preparing your rice.
1. Seasoning Cubes.
Monosodium glutamate (MSG), sugar, hydrogenated palm oil, cornstarch, dried beef or fish (depending on the flavour), caramel colour, natural flavour, disodium inosinate, spices, turmeric, and TBHQ are all ingredients in an ordinary seasoning cube (preservative).
In Nigeria, Maggi cubes are the most widely used seasoning. MSG and salt are both high in a maggi cube.
As you can see, almost nothing listen above is natural; almost everything has been processed in some manner, and eating too much processed food is not suggested because it contains chemicals and additives that your body may not tolerate in the long run.
Almost everyone uses Maggi to cook because it makes our food taste nice and sweet, but too much of it can create a slew of health issues, so please limit your usage.
2. Salt.
As much as we enjoy salt in our meals, if it is not ingested in the proper amount, it can bring havoc in our lives.
Salt has long been suspected of contributing to ailments such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
This is mostly due to the fact that it is found in frightening amounts in all processed foods, which are ubiquitous in our homes these days.
Our lifestyle choices do, in fact, have a significant impact on our health.
3. Red meat.
Saturated fat, which is found in some red meats, elevates blood cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol levels that are too high raise the risk of heart disease.
When it comes to cancer, the answer is a little more ambiguous. Many researchers believe it does increase the risk of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer.
In general, red meat eating is detrimental for human health since it elevates blood pressure, causes kidney problems, and causes cancer.
Sources:
1. https://healthguide.ng/health-effects-seasoning-cubes/#:~:text=Excess%20salt%20consumption%20could%20lead,made%20up%20of%20hydrogenated%20oils.
2. https://www.google.com/amp/s/food.ndtv.com/health/6-harmful-effects-of-excess-salt-in-your-daily-diet-1682776/amp/1
3. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/326156#red-meat-and-health