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Joha rice may help prevent diabetes and protect the heart — Level A1 — rice in bowl

Joha rice may help prevent diabetes and protect the heartCEFR A1

7 Jul 2023

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Adapted from Ranjit Devraj, SciDev • CC BY 2.0

Photo by Pille R. Priske, Unsplash

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  • 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 things
    Researchers
  • antioxidant — substance that protects cells from damage
    antioxidants
  • glucose — a sugar in the blood and food
  • policy — a rule or plan from government or group
    policies
  • farmer — person who grows crops or raises animals
    farmers

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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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