5 advantages to rice gruel

Five advantages to rice gruel (the staple food of Buddha):

1. It dispels hunger

2. It quenches thirst

3. It regulates wind

4. It cleanses the bowels

5. It helps digestion

(from Anguttara Nikaya 5.21)

References

• The Complete Book of Buddha's Lists -- Explained. David N. Snyder, Ph.D., 2006.
• http://www.thedhamma.com/