Most starches, including rice, are very digestible and quickly convert to glucose (sugar) in the blood. While most of the starch gets stored in the liver and muscles as glycogen, the excess glucose gets stored as fat and becomes a major contributor to obesity and a host of other health issues. Resistant starches (RS) pass through the small intestines undigested and become food for the good microbes in the large intestines, all the while reducing the risk of excess glucose lingering in the blood and supporting healthy colon cells. RS can also help with healthy elimination and natural fat-burning!
Coconut Oil – The Secret Ingredient
To increase the RS content of white rice the technique is incredibly simple:
- Add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to boiling water.
- Once the oil dissolves, stir in half a cup of rice.
- Simmer for 40 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked. The researchers note that one could boil it for 20-25 minutes instead.
Then, refrigerate it for 12 hours before consuming. (Yes, this is technically a leftover, but if you have blood sugar or weight issues, this can be a very helpful strategy.
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