> பழைய சாதம் Previous day's cooked rice soaked in plain water overnight
> is excellent food
> During the good old days, there was no special practice of preparing
> hot morning break-fast, as we do now, among most South Indian families,
> except that, previous day's cooked rice that was soaked in plain water
> the previous night was consumed the next day morning with some
> nutritious supplements such as fresh buttermilk, slightly-salted onions
> or other non-spicy pickles such as goose berry or lemon. This is an
> excellent, rich and the most nutritious food. This is known as "
> Pazhaya Saadham" (meaning old rice) in Tamil, "Saddhi Annamu" or
> "Saddhennamu" (meaning cold rice) in Telugu, and "Heel Bath" in Sinhalese.
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>
> An American Nutritionist, dietitian and scientist had researched on the
> food practices among various regions in the world and concluded that
> the South Indian tradition of consuming the previous day's cooked rice
> soaked in plain water overnight, in the morning next day, as
> break-fast, is the best.
>
> For centuries, this has been the staple food of many South Indian
> families, particularly of the low income groups. It is, of course, now
> replaced with fashionable hot break-fast.
>
> It is found out that previous day's cooked rice soaked in plain water
> is very compact and complete break-fast. It has the rare B6 B12
> vitamins which are not otherwise easily available in other food
> supplements. This rice generates and harbours trillions of beneficial
> bacteria that help digestion and has many disease fighting and immunity
> developing agents. The bacteria that grow in the intestines due to this
> rice safeguard the internal organs and keep all organs battle fit and
> ready. Consuming this rice helps quicker digestion and wards off
> ageing, bone related ailments and muscular pains.
>
> It is worth giving a try. The cooked rice can be soaked in an earthen
> vessel or vessels made of natural clay or rock. (In Tamil families,
> vessels made of natural rock, called as "Kalchatti" was used. Many
> South Indian families also use this even now though it is called by
> different names in other languages. Some families use this "Kalchatti"
> that is handed down to them since generations even. It is found to be
> free from harmful bacteria and other normal disease causing harmful
> elements.
>
> Brown rice is the best for this as its nutrients are retained intact.
>
> You will be happy to know that the American Nutritionist had listed the
> following benefits that accrue to the body if you stick to the practice
> of consuming such soaked rice.
>
>
> 1. Consuming this rice as break-fast keeps the body light and
> also energetic.
>
> 2. Beneficial bacteria gets produced in abundance for the
> body.
>
> 3. Stomach ailments disappear when this is consumed in the
> morning, as, excessive and harmful heat retained in the
> body is neutralized.
>
> 4. As this food is very fibrous, it removes constipation and
> also dullness in the body.
>
> 5. Blood pressure is normalised and hypertension subsides
> appreciably.
>
> 6. Body feels less tired due to this food as a result of which
> one feels fresh through out the day.
>
> 7. This removes allergy induced problems and also skin
> related ailments.
>
> 8. It removes all types of ulcers in the body.
>
> 9. Fresh infections are kept at bay due to consuming this rice.
>
> 10. It helps in maintaining youthful and radiant look.
>
> Once you consume this, the body does not crave for tea or coffee. In
> the olden days, people who worked in the fields used to leave their
> houses in the early morning after consuming this soaked rice and worked
> hard for over 8 to 10 hours non-stop.
>
>
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