- Joha rice grows in northeast India villages.
- Many local people eat Joha every day.
- People say Joha helps lower blood sugar.
- Researchers in India test Joha in labs.
- They also try Joha with rats in tests.
- Tests show Joha can reduce glucose levels.
- Joha contains healthy fats and antioxidants too.
- Many farmers do not grow Joha yet.
- Experts ask for help and policies.
- Joha smells good and tastes nice.
Difficult words
- researcher — person who studies science and tests thingsResearchers
- antioxidant — substance that protects cells from damageantioxidants
- glucose — a sugar in the blood and food
- policy — a rule or plan from government or grouppolicies
- farmer — person who grows crops or raises animalsfarmers
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Discussion questions
- Have you eaten rice like Joha?
- Do you like the taste and smell of rice?
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