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Glutinous rice with a variety of toppings such as shredded dried fish, shrimp,
and Thai custard, contains sticky rice, coconut milk and sugar as the main
energy giving ingedients. When caten with any of these toppings, the consumer
will receive a protein boost from the fish, shrimp, and eggs. Protein from
fish and shrimp is easily digested and functions as a source of high-quality,
low-fat protein, full of amino acids that are highly beneficial to the
human body. Linoleum in fish controls levels of cholesterol and triglyceride
in the blood stream, thereby reducing the risk of heart disease and thrombosis.
Moreover, it is also a source of calcium—which is good for the bones
and teeth.
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