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Secret Superfood in White Rice and Pasta: How Cooling Transforms Everyday Carbs for Better Health

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A new wave of nutrition research is shining a spotlight on an unexpected “superfood” hidden in plain sight on dinner tables across Thailand and the world: white rice and pasta. Long dismissed by dietitians as “naughty” due to their high glycemic index and rapid impact on blood sugar levels, these staple foods are now getting a healthy makeover – not by changing the grain, but by changing the temperature. Studies and health experts are highlighting the benefits of a simple kitchen trick: refrigerating cooked rice and pasta dramatically increases their content of a beneficial carbohydrate called resistant starch, unlocking a host of advantages for digestive health, blood sugar control, and even cancer risk reduction (NPR, Healthline, NYT).

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Brown vs. White Rice: New Research Illuminates Health Impacts for Thai Diets

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A new wave of scientific research has reinvigorated the debate over brown versus white rice, sparking interest among health enthusiasts and nutrition experts in Thailand, where rice is deeply woven into daily life. Recent findings reported by The Washington Post explore the distinct health profiles of brown and white rice, a topic of high relevance for Thai consumers who rely on rice as a dietary staple. The research not only highlights the nutritional advantages of brown rice but also examines how daily rice choices may influence aging and chronic disease risk.

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Rethinking Carbs: New Insights Into Bread, Pasta, and Rice Challenge Old Dietary Rules

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Recent scientific developments are rewriting the dietary narrative around carbohydrates, raising key questions for health-conscious Thais: are bread, pasta, and rice truly bad for you, or have we misunderstood these staples? Drawing on emerging global and local research, nutrition experts are dispelling myths and clarifying that the context in which we eat carbohydrates matters as much as their quantity or type, according to a detailed report in The Sunday Times Magazine.

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