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Love your Heart with Rice

February is Heart Health Month!

Boost your heart health with U.S.-grown rice! Studies show that rice, rich in vitamins and minerals, has heart healthy benefits. Rice is low in calories and contains just a trace of fat, no sodium, cholesterol, saturated or trans fats. To show your heart some TLC, try adding rice to your meals and snacks to help improve overall heart health!

Here are tips and information on how to love your heart with rice:

Here are some heart healthy rice recipes:

Heart Health Video from Miss Arkansas Rice Lydia Holmes

Consumer FAQs

What type of rice do I use when making rice pudding? Sushi? Rice Pilaf?
You may find that medium and short grain rice would be a good choice for making dishes that have a creamier characteristic--such as risotto, and desserts--or dishes where stickier rice is preferred--like sushi, molds or croquettes. Choose long grain rice for the dishes where you prefer separate, distinct grains, such as a pilaf.
What is the best way to store uncooked rice?
Milled rice--white, parboiled or pre-cooked--will keep almost indefinitely on the pantry shelf. Once opened, rice should be stored in a tightly-closed container that keeps out dust, moisture and other contaminants. Brown rice, because of the oil in the bran layer, has a limited shelf life of approximately 6 months. Refrigerator storage is recommended for longer shelf life. Learn more about storing rice.
Should I rinse my rice?
U.S.-grown rice does not need washing or rinsing before or after cooking. Rinsing may wash away nutrients.

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