Rice is the staple food of Sri Lanka and many other countries. Over 2000 different kinds of traditional rice varieties are being cultivated in Sri Lanka. Almost all those traditional rice varieties have been organically grown under natural conditions without the application of agro chemicals and inorganic fertilizers. Therefore, the traditional rice cultivation is 100% environmentally friendly as sustainable food production methods are being practised by Sri Lankan traditional farmers. People believe that our traditional varieties have higher medicinal and nutritional values. Sri Lankan traditional doctors have used many of these traditional rice varieties such as Kalu Heenati, Sudu Heenati, Maa Wee for the preparation of herbal medicines.
Health Benefits of Ceylon Traditional Rice
- Ceylon Traditional rice have higher level of antioxidant components
- high in nutritional value.
- reduce the prevalence of non-communicable diseases.
- has a rich content of the amino acid lysine, an essential amino acid for the human body.
- High content of vitamin B.
- Its high fibre content helps to regulate bowel movement and promotes gut health.
- have anti-cancer properties and to rid the body of toxins.
- rich in protein and serves as an energy booster to consumers.
- As it contains components that strengthen the immune system and many other body functions.
- high fibre content helps to regulate bowel movement and promotes gut health.
From the various types of Ceylon traditional Rice, we can provide
