Description
- Sama rice or samak rice, is not rice, but barnyard millet, a gluten-free, fibre-rich, and nutritious seed
- It is a tiny, round, cream-coloured grain (sama seeds or samo seeds), smaller than the rice grain
- Samak Rice has tons of benefits and is rich in iron, therefore consuming Samak rice can help cure health issues like anemia, iron deficiency, and weakness in the body
- These rice are good for the digestive system, they are easily digestible they also prevent stomach-related issues such as constipation
- Samak is gluten-free, high in fibres and protein and low in calories, which means it can help you in weight loss if eaten over a sustained period of time
- The glycemic index of samak rice is known to be around 50, which falls in the low glycemic index range and, thus, it is suitable for individuals with diabetes.
- Moreover, its good fibre count also helps to control blood sugar levels. On the one hand, it is low in calories and is a good source of protein content
- On the other hand, it also contains a high amount of fibre. High amounts of fibre can ease constipation, excess gas and prevent bloating and cramping
- These are not a kind of rice variety or even associated with rice. Basically they are from the millet family. The english name for Sama ke chawal is Barnyard millet.