When combined with drinking plenty of water, eating jasmine or any other variety of rice -- especially whole grain, or brown, jasmine rice -- prevents constipation. Because brown jasmine rice contains a fair amount of insoluble fiber, it can benefit digestion by helping flush food quickly through the gastrointestinal tract and softening stools. The vitamins and minerals in jasmine rice benefit the skin, may help prevent certain cancers and provide quick energy, since its is a complex carbohydrate. It's also a low-fat, sodium-free food.