Can’t get enough of Thanksgiving dinner? Leftovers are always a hit after Turkey Day, but one expert has revealed the foods that should never be reheated due to the health risks they pose. Spinach, according to dietitian Harini Bala, contains nitrates, levels of which increase with cooking, studies have shown. At high heat — such as … Read more
He paid the ultimate p-rice. Doctors in Lebanon say they treated a 38-year-old man who got an unusual bacterial infection in his penis after eating rice and having “vigorous intercourse” with his wife. The incident — “the first case in literature describing such an entity” — was detailed this month in the Annals of Medicine … Read more
Go against the grain. TikTokers are trumpeting “Rice-Zempic” — a surp-ricing concoction of rice, water and lime juice — as a cheap alternative to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, which spur weight loss by mimicking a hormone we naturally produce when we eat. But experts say the weird homemade beverage has “zero scientific backing” — … Read more
Rice-is averted! Food experts are sharing tips on how to properly store and reheat leftover rice — you can become ill if you don’t take the right precautions. “Reheating rice doesn’t usually pose any outright danger, but there are risks associated with doing it incorrectly,” Jen Messer, a nutrition consultant and registered dietitian at Jen Messer Nutrition, told … Read more
Talk about a packed lunch. A UK dietitian is sharing recipes for five simple, nutrient-loaded lunches to pack for the office — including one that’s very easy on the wallet. “Eating healthy on a budget is doable with some savvy shopping,” Lucy Jones, a dietitian and the chief clinical officer for the National Health Service … Read more
Ryes and shine — new research finds that consuming oats, brown rice, and millet can benefit people with Type 2 diabetes. Ancient grains have earned acclaim for their nutritional composition — they’re a good source of fiber and protein, and they haven’t been refined like white flour and white rice. Ancient grains include millet, quinoa, … Read more
Any meal could be her last supper if she isn’t careful. A Massachusetts woman suffers from a rare chronic illness that makes her allergic to nearly everything — even eating everyday food like rice, bread or mustard could kill her. “I am at the point where my diet is only EleCare (a brand of baby … Read more
If you can stomach it, an India-based dietitian is recommending eschewing processed baked goods and meats, deep-fried foods, and sugary drinks to blast belly fat. “Sugary drinks promote fat storage around the abdomen,” Dr. Mrinal Pandit told SheFinds last week. “High sugar intake is linked to increased visceral fat, which is associated with metabolic disorders.” More … Read more
We’re in the pink. Korean scientists have come up with an astonishing new type of lab-grown rice — one packed with animal protein. The rose-tinted spectacle has hungry tongues wagging in the sustainable food community, after researchers successfully showed they had been able to infuse raw grains with beef and cow fat cells. The bulked … Read more
A shopper has been left horrified after her daughter discovered a dead mouse at the bottom of a bag of rice. The packet of Woolworths Australian supermarket-brand microwave rice was one of five bought on January 22 and was within its use-by date. Sarah-Jayne Hayward, 46, was preparing dinner with her 25-year-old daughter Claudia, who … Read more
A sleeping cat hugs a fish in a picture seen from the air, picked out in sprouting rainbow seedlings in a rice field in Thailand to illustrate a traditional proverb about abundance. Farmer Tanyapong Jaikham and a team of workers planted the seedlings at various spots in the field in the northern province of Chiang … Read more
Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice played it cool around Taylor Swift. In the latest installment of the “Airing It Out” podcast with former NFL wideout TJ Houshmandzadeh, Rice explained why he didn’t ask the pop superstar — who’s dating his teammate, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce — for a photo when he saw her during … Read more
In the past two decades, countless shops and eateries in Nolita — from Pinkberry to the 130-year-old Alleva Dairy cheese shop — have closed as the neighborhood has grown increasingly trendy and expensive. But one place has surprisingly stood the test of time: Rice to Riches, a spot devoted to numerous flavors of rice pudding, … Read more
Some leftovers can be even more appetizing than freshly made — but they can also be extremely dangerous. The case of a 20-year-old who died in 2008 after eating five-day-old pasta has recently resurfaced, going viral again as of late on YouTube, Reddit and TikTok. “This has to be some form of natural selection,” wrote … Read more
Former New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman had way too much fun in his younger years at Jerry Rice’s home when the 49ers’ icon wasn’t present. During a recent episode of the “New Heights” podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, Edelman recalled dating Rice’s daughter, Jaqui, in high school and how he would sneak into … Read more
Here’s some spooky news for rice lovers this October: A new study has found that eating too many refined grains is just as bad for your heart as eating too much Halloween candy. The report, which studied the eating habits and health histories of Iranians, says the risk of premature coronary artery disease, or PCAD, … Read more
White rice and pasta are just as bad for your heart as CANDY, study suggests Refined grains increase the amount of fat in the blood, known as triglyceride This can clog blood vessels and worsen the likelihood of coronary heart disease However, whole grains can decrease the risk, researchers from Iran found By Caitlin Tilley, Health Reporter … Read more