“Divine medicine” to nourish the face, clean the food that many people throw away every time they cook rice without knowing it

What everyone leaves is unexpectedly “magic medicine”

In fact, in everyday life, washing rice before cooking is a family habit that every family does. However, after washing rice, most people throw away the water without taking advantage of it to take care of their health or do other things.

Before this habit, experts say that this is a waste, because rice water has many effects not only on health but also in daily life.

The water used to wash the rice in many homes is thrown away, but unexpectedly, it has many health benefits. (Illustration)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam – former Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition said that Vietnamese people always like to wash rice thoroughly until the water is clear, so a lot of nutrients in rice are lost. deficiency and soluble in water. However, many people do not use the water to wash rice to do other things but throw it away, which is very wasteful.

“With my personal experience, I still use rice water to wash or soak some foods to help clean food. Especially using this water to soak dried bamboo shoots will help white bamboo shoots, much cleaner. However, when soaking, it is necessary to change the water twice a day, it should not be soaked from day to day,” said Associate Professor Lam.

Colonel, physician Bui Hong Minh (Eastern Medicine Association of Ba Dinh district) said that rice water has many effects, if you know how to take advantage of it, it will bring benefits to your health.

Specifically, in rice water, there are many B vitamins, good for digestion, and fiber content… so it helps to support the treatment of stomach ulcers, alzheimer’s disease, and reduce body weight. body heat and is good for the digestive system.

In particular, this type of water also prevents poisoning very well with foods and foods that are easy to cause poisoning such as cassava, copper snails, sea scallops… Accordingly, make use of new water to wash rice, for foods such as: The above mentioned soaking and steaming, then draining clean water and processing into food will prevent poisoning.

Rice water has many uses in daily life. (Illustration)

Herbalist Bui Hong Minh added that rice water is also very good for people who have just woke up sick, replenishing energy for the body, by: Using water to wash rice for the third time, put it in a pot, put it on the stove and cook until it’s cooked. when it boils and thickens slightly, then use.

“In the case that it is not used to nourish and support health, it is not advisable to pour the water to wash the rice, people can use it to soak, wash vegetables or use watering plants, watering flowers also helps flowers grow better. “, Mr. Minh advises.

Helps to nourish, anti-aging skin extremely effectively

Doctor Do Tuan Anh – Department of Experimental Medicine (Central Military Hospital 108) said that rice water has been used for a long time to effectively nourish the skin.

According to Dr. Tuan Anh, in the rice water contains some beneficial ingredients for the skin. Those are essential minerals and vitamins to help smooth skin surface, tighten pores, and effectively moisturize and protect skin.

Hygienic rice water will be very beneficial in skin care and protection. Illustration.

In addition, this type of water contains many amino acids that have a protective effect and help the skin grow healthy. In particular, vitamin B5 is also one of the indispensable substances in skin regeneration to supplement necessary nutrients, and at the same time prevent wrinkles from forming … According to the instructions of Dr. Tuan Anh, everyone You can use rice water to wash your face or apply a mask, which is very good for the skin.

Although rice water has many effects, experts recommend not to use too much. Should remove the washing water once to remove dirt, locust shell or other impurities in the rice, do not use moldy, weevil rice. To ensure clean and safe rice water, it is recommended to use water taken from clean, hygienic rice that does not contain any harmful chemicals. When washing rice, you need to wash your hands first. The source of water and tools for washing rice and storing water should be ensured and not stored for too long before using.

For beauty, doctor Tuan Anh also advises not to use it too often, because the rice water contains substances that help remove dead cells, which can easily wear down the skin, making the skin thin. This is also the reason why harmful agents can adversely affect the skin.

According to the doctor, women need to ensure the hygiene of the container for washing rice, and at the same time, avoid washing your face with rice water that has been left overnight because this water has been fermented, making the skin dry and allergic. .

According to PV