Rice Shortages Causing Food Crisis in Asia
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HONG KONG – The rising cost of food is driving Asian inflation rates higher, increasing the stakes for a successful harvest this year in a region still bruised by the 2008 food crisis.
Prices for rice, sugar, milk, and in some places, fruits, vegetables and cooking oils, have risen in recent months, putting pressure on overall [...]
Ancient Customs – Rice is Revered Around the World
The Chinese word for rice is the same as the word for food. In Thailand when you call your family to a meal you say, “eat rice”. The Japanese word for cooked rice is the same as the word for meal.
We’ve all experienced a wedding where a handful of rice is thrown upon newlyweds [...]
What is Rice?
Rice is very high in complex carbohydrates, contains almost no fat, is cholesterol free, and unless you add salt to your cooking water, is low in sodium. In general all rice – both brown and white – is considered a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Although almost all the nutrients are stripped from white [...]
So Many Varieties of Rice
Something for everyone – new varieties of rice are being discovered everyday.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is so healthy and full of essential B vitamins.
Brown rice (or “hulled rice”) is un-milled or partialy milled rice. It is a kind of whole, natural grain. Its mild nutty flavor is slightly chewier, and more nutritious than regular white rice. Any rice, including short-grain, long-grain or sticky rice, may be eaten as [...]