You can enjoy all the benefits of this low glycemic index rice . Its main characteristics are its low percentage of carbohydrates or its practically lack of them , as happens with konjac rice. You can also find it high in protein.

RICE LOW CARB

Origin of Rice

Rice has become a staple food, being one of the most cultivated cereals in the world . It is the seed of a plant called Oryza Sativa and we can find it in 10,000 different varieties .

The exact origin of the rice is not known , it is thought that it may have Chinese or Indian origin , although the version that acquires the most weight is that it began to be cultivated in Southeast Asia around 7,000 years ago, then expanded into Vietnam, India, Japan, Korea, and Cambodia. Little by little it spread throughout the rest of the world until its consecration as a staple in the kitchen.

Did you know ...?

The word rice in Japanese and Chinese is synonymous with food . Rice was a food of reverence and worship in Asian countries. In some places, the deceased rice was put in his mouth because it was believed that this was how he could feed himself on his journey to the afterlife. On the other hand, in the ancient eastern world, rice symbolized life and was a sign of joy and fruitfulness.

In the Europe of the Middle Ages rice was considered a luxury food to which only the wealthy had access.

Nowadays rice is thrown to the newlyweds as a guarantee of fertility in the marriage , even in some areas a cloth bag filled with rice is sewn inside the dress for the same purpose.

Rice in the Kitchen

Rice was introduced to the West through India 320 B C. and its first use was as a dessert ( rice with almond milk and cinnamon ), a very energetic dish due to the carbohydrates provided by rice. You can prepare this dessert today, despite following a low-carbohydrate diet thanks to the advances that have made it possible to imitate rice so that you do not have to deprive yourself of it. In our store online you can buy low-carbohydrate rice at the best price guaranteed.

rice began to be used as a main dish years later with a kind of soup rice or added to meat stews and little little by little it was taking a presence in different ways of cooking it.

In the American continent it was consumed together with arepas, remaining together with corn and wheat to date, being basic in the diet.

Currently, we can find an infinite number of rice recipes according to the country: paella , rice pudding , Cuban rice , risotto , rice salad or the famous poke bowl that has become so fashionable. If you want to enjoy one of these dishes, but you don't want to eat rice because of its amount of carbohydrates, in our online store you can buy the low-carb rice that best suits your needs, so you don't miss it. less.

What can substitute for Rice?

You have several alternatives such as easy-to-cook rice substitutes or directly prepared that make you can version your rice dishes without adding more carbohydrates to your diet:

• Konjac rice : it is made from Konjac, a tuber from which the fiber is extracted to make this type of rice. It is a great alternative to traditional rice since it contains practically no hydrates , its amount of fiber makes you have good intestinal function , it is gluten-free It is very satiating and its high fluid absorption absorbs part of the fat that we eat, keeping cholesterol at bay. It is used directly because you only have to drain it. It is of great help in a weight loss diet , Low Carb diet or keto diet .
• Protein Rice : made in the same way as Italian protein pasta, but in rice format, so you can enjoy of all its benefits. It has a high protein content and low carbohydrate content , the perfect composition for a muscle gain diet or low diet carbohydrate . It is a satiating rice because it is rich in protein. Cook for the minutes indicated on the package and that's it.
• Cauliflower rice : use cauliflower as the only ingredient taking advantage of its benefits such as its low glycemic index . It does not contain gluten , nor allergens of any kind and is vegan . Easy to prepare because you only have to heat it. You can also find them with sweet potatoes, with broccoli or seasoned. You can find a recipe idea with this rice on our blog: Cauliflower rice and vegetables

In our online store you can buy rice substitutes at the best price . Buy now and receive your Low Carb rice tomorrow . You can also buy ready-made rice dishes . What best suits you.

Benefits of substituting Rice

We all like a good plate of rice, but ... What happens when your diet is low in carbohydrates? With the options that we offer you in our online store you can replace it and adapt it to your diet without problem thanks to its properties:

• · Its contribution in carbohydrates is very low , which allows you to eat it without being aware of the glycemic index that rice has as a cereal
• · They are usually rice rich in fiber , an extra help for any weight loss diet , since they allow intestinal transit to be normal
• · You can choose the variant of rice rich in proteins to easily reach the daily intake of proteins that your body needs
• · Its high satiating power , whether due to its amount, fiber, protein, water or its absorption, will help you with weight loss

This rice is perfect for a high protein diet , low carbohydrate diet , low carb diet , ketogenic diet < / strong> or keto diet or ... just to try something different!

Rice for a Low Carb Diet

Nowadays, as you have already seen, you don't have to give up rice if you eat a diet low in carbohydrates. There are healthy alternatives that you can use instead to enjoy the dishes that contain this food. Choose between konjac rice, protein rice, or cauliflower rice and make your favorite recipes. Buy Low Carb Rice now and receive it tomorrow at your home.