Navara rice has its origin in Kerala. It is an unpolished rice and is believed to be loaded with health benefits. Of late a few researches have established it as a variety of rice that has the potential to cure ailments. According to celebrity nutritionist Sandhya Gugnani, "It is a good weaning food for infants, especially those with low body weight. When cooked with milk and herbs it has antiseptic properties and helps in healing internal wounds." The rice has been used in Ayurvedic medicines alone or in combination with other herbs, and in traditional Kerala medicines. The rice, cooked with certain leaves is said to balance the doshas, increase circulation and detox the body. Only Navara Red Rice Sprouts, Navara rice is said to be a superfood because it has been used traditionally as a power grain. It not just boasts of several nutritional benefits, but also has helaing powers. Boiled navara acts is a natural ‘weight gaining food’ for infants.
