Considering the importance of rice from a cultural perspective and successful use in many different cuisines, it is no wonder rice is a staple worldwide. In addition, rice is a nutritious food with numerous health benefits:

• Sodium free
• Cholesterol free
• Naturally Gluten free
• Has only a trace of fat and has no trans or saturated fats
• Has approximately 100 calories per half-cup cooked serving
• Is a complex carbohydrate
• Is an energy food, supplying complex carbohydrates that the body and brain need to function

Source: USA Rice Federation
For more information regarding the health benefits of rice visit www.usarice.com.