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Replacing white rice with brown rice or other whole grains may reduce diabetes risk

In a new study, researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) have found that eating five or more servings of white rice per week was associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. In contrast, eating ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 14, 2010 | popularity 3.4 / 5 (5) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Black rice rivals pricey blueberries as source of healthful antioxidants

Health conscious consumers who hesitate at the price of fresh blueberries and blackberries, fruits renowned for high levels of healthful antioxidants, now have an economical alternative, scientists reported ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Aug 26, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (12) | comments 1

Vermont farmer experiments with cold-hardy rice

(AP) -- Erik Andrus considers himself a beer and bread man, but he's had limited success growing high quality grains on his sometimes soggy swath of Vermont farmland. This spring, in an effort to turn a liability ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Jul 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Brown rice and cardiovascular protection

Rice is generally thought to be a healthy addition to the diet because it is a source of fiber. However, not all rice is equally nutritious, and brown rice might have an advantage over white rice by offering protection from ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 26, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Capturing the True Value of Rice

(PhysOrg.com) -- Appreciation for rice continues to grow as the U.S. population diversifies. Now, a series of rice utilization workshops -- cosponsored by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and USA Rice Federation ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Apr 22, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Day care next frontier in fighting kids' obesity

(AP) -- Grilled chicken replaced the hot dogs. Strawberries instead of cookies at snack time. No more fruit juice - water or low-fat milk only. This is the new menu at a Delaware day care center, part of ...

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created Oct 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0