Perfect Rice: Cooking Methods, Metabolism & Health Facts

How is rice metabolized in the body and which variety is best for diabetics? Learn how to cook perfect rice without a lid, the health benefits of jasmine and Venere rice, and innovative uses for your rice cooker like steaming vegetables.

How Is White Rice Healthy for Our Body?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Sharon Perkins

White rice is a staple food for many Asian countries, serving as a main food source for over half the world’s population, according to Utah State University Extension Agent Jana Darrington. White rice, which has been refined, has the husk, bran and germ layers removed, so just the white inner kernel remains.