A lab-engineered staple promises better blood sugar control – but also raises fresh questions about ultra-processed foods and nutrition trade-offs.

It can be difficult to assess whether a seemingly healthy item is actually ultra-processed, but these two tests can help you find out.

Rice is a staple food in India, but polished white rice is high in starch and low in protein, fibre, and key nutrients, often causing blood sugar spikes. To address diabetes and hidden hunger, Indian ...

Growing up in an Asian-American household, rice had a constant presence at every meal, from breakfast and lunch to dinner and even snacks. Steamed short-grain Japanese rice was always on the dining ...