THE GOVERNMENT and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) hope to designate a 50-hectare site to produce seed for rice with characteristics like a low glycemic index (GI) and protein ...

Rinse and soak brown rice in water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help soften the bran and make the rice easier to digest. Rinse and soak wild rice in water for at least 1 hour ...

Whether you’re enjoying sushi, feeding your baby rice cereal or indulging in a rice pudding, it’s easy to see why rice is one of the most popular staples around the world. But emerging ...

Rice (Oryza sativa) is one of the oldest cereal grains in the world. It contains carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body but can raise blood sugar. People typically categorize rice into ...

If you don't handle and store it properly, leftover rice can make you sick. Here's why—and how to avoid so-called reheated rice syndrome. Worried? Don’t be. We consulted food safety experts to ...

Though certain varieties of rice may be higher in fiber, protein, or antioxidants, all types of rice can fit into a nutritious, well-rounded diet. Rice is a staple food in many countries and ...

This cultivated rice came in a range of colors, including red, brown, white, and black due to natural changes in the rice grain's outer layer. Wild rice was only one color: red.

For comparison, most of the rice varieties sold in the market, including the Pinoy favorite Dinorado, have GI levels between 70 and 72 while IRRI’s ultra-low GI rice can go as low as 25.