Rice Flour

Rice flour (also rice powder) is a form of flour made from finely milled rice. It is distinct from rice starch, which is usually produced by steeping rice in lye. ... Rice flour is also used as a thickening agent in recipes that are refrigerated or frozen since it inhibits liquid separation.

It goes without saying that rice is rich in minerals and high on the nutritional side. However, the same staple from your kitchen cabinet has myriad uses in your beauty routine as well.

Our bodies need insoluble fiber to help rid themselves of waste, so if constipation is a problem, rice flour — in particular brown rice flour — may help along with nuts, beans and vegetables, such as cauliflower and potatoes — all foods that provide plenty of fiber.

Rice flour contains choline, which helps transport cholesterol and triglycerides from the liver to wherethey’re needed within the body. Therefore, choline may help you maintain a healthy liver.