Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is one of the largest lives. Rice first began to be grown in Macedonia after Alexander the Great returned from a military campaign in India (356-323 BC) and again in the 14th century with the Turks spread to all regions of the country except the mountains. . Rice production in the Republic of Macedonia is concentrated mainly in the eastern part along the river Bregalnica in the regions of Kocani, Stip, Vinica and Blatec, and in smaller areas, it is also present in the regions of Veles and Probistip.
The valley of Kocani belongs to the group of so-called continental sub-Mediterranean areas characterized by the most pronounced displacement of continental and Mediterranean climates and high temperature amplitudes. The climatic conditions in the region mainly depend on the geographical position and the relief. Temperature is an important factor that has a great influence on the biochemical processes of rice. In addition to this, optimal temperatures are necessary, as well as limited values in which it can not be grown. The required average daily air temperature during the vegetation for successful cultivation of rice should be between 18-20 ° C. Rice needs intense sunlight, while diffused light prolongs the ripening period. In the regions where rice is grown, there should be no strong wind that can allow the grains from the broom to be done, flattening or uprooting the whole plant. The sum of the temperature during the vegetation of the rice in the Kocani region is in the range from 2700 ° C to 4500 ° C, which means that the basic growing conditions, such as heat, water and light, are suitable for growing rice.
Great Source of Energy
Rice contains antioxidant properties that protect the heart by minimizing the occurrence of heart diseases and stroke.
High Nutritional Value
White rice is high in minerals such as calcium and iron; it is also rich in vitamins, such as niacin, vitamin D, thiamine and riboflavin.
Controls Disease’s Occurrence
Rice contains antioxidant properties that protect the heart by minimising the occurrence of heart diseases and stroke.
Prevents Constipation
Rice contains very low amount of sodium, hence, it helps in controlling high blood pressure. It is an excellent source of healthy fibre. These help in the growth of beneficial bacteria that improve digestion and regularise the bowel movement.
Gluten-free Food
Rice does not contain gluten and therefore, it can be easily included in the diet of people suffering from celiac disease and those who are allergic to proteins such as those found in wheat, barley, rye and oats.
Rice is a highly nutritious food item that is essential to boost one’s health.
Who is it for?
• for all who want to balance the organism
• Athletes and active people
• vegans and vegetarians’
How and why it works?
Remember that the rice’s carbohydrates are easily absorbable because, being organized in granules much littler that the other cereals’ ones, your stomach digests them at once and converts them into energy immediately available for your body.