The common rice we usually use is also called japonica rice or polished rice. We use japonica rice to cook porridge for health and longevity. The porridge oil on the top layer of japonica rice porridge can replenish body fluid and essence, which is of great benefit to nourishing yin and kidney essence of human body, and is most suitable for patients, parturients and the elderly. Japonica rice has the functions of strengthening the spleen and stomach, invigorating middle qi, nourishing yin and promoting fluid production, relieving vexation and thirst, moistening intestines and stopping diarrhea. Can be used for spleen and stomach weakness, polydipsia, malnutrition, post-illness weakness and other symptoms, but diabetic patients should be careful not to eat more.

2. The easiest thing to digest is brown rice.

The so-called brown rice is the "light yellow rice" in which the husk is removed and the germ and endothelium are retained during rice milling. The contents of protein, fat and vitamins in brown rice are more than those in polished rice. Brown rice is suitable for the general population. However, due to its rough taste, dense texture and time-consuming cooking, it is suggested to wash it before cooking, soak it in cold water for one night, and then soak it in an autoclave with soaking water for more than half an hour.

3. Black rice is the most tonifying kidney.

Black rice has the effects of nourishing yin and tonifying kidney, invigorating qi and strengthening body, invigorating spleen and appetizing, nourishing liver and improving eyesight, benefiting essence and arresting astringency, and is a nourishing good product for anti-aging beauty, preventing diseases and strengthening body. Regular consumption of black rice has a good nourishing effect on patients with chronic diseases, convalescent patients and young children. Because black rice is not easy to cook, it should be soaked overnight before cooking. Children with weak digestive function and old and weak patients are not suitable for eating.