Scientists just discovered a way to cook rice that could halve the calories

According to a study from Sri Lanka, adding coconut oil and letting the rice cool for a few hours could halve the rice's caloric count. The resistant starches developed from this process naturally have less calories than digestible starches, which are typically found after cooking.

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Scientists just discovered a way to cook rice that could halve the calories According to a study from Sri Lanka, adding coconut oil and letting the rice cool for a few hours could halve the rice's caloric count. The resistant starches developed from this process naturally have less calories than digestible starches, which are typically found after cooking. Read More »

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