Rice

Rice is the staple food for billions of people., it is a cereal grain and monocot; a plant with a seed that has one embryonic leaf. The plant itself grows between 90-150cm. The sheaths which enclose the leaves are smooth and hairless, with slim leaves of up to 30cm long and 15mm wide. It’s spread across warm, tropical and aquatic conditions like flood plains, wetlands, ponds and streams.

Rice is a rich source of carbohydrates, the body's main fuel source. Carbohydrates can keep you energized and satisfied, and are important for fueling exercise. Brown rice, especially, is an excellent source of many nutrients, including fiber, manganese, selenium, magnesium, and B vitamins.