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[ginfreely]

Even half a bowl of white rice can be too much.:(
Diabetes also cannot eat potatoes which leaves things as sweet potatoe, brown rice, multi-grain as the only staples that don't leave you lethargic

For any diabetics out there who wants a good list of the glycemic index, you can visit fthe ollowing site:
http://www.mendosa.com./

Hmm even half bowl can be too much...looks like can only eat brown rice then...actually brown rice is very palatable, few years ago i switched to brown rice only for home cooked food and find the health benefits tremendously...hardly get flu/fever and helped to lose weight!

Oh also ever watched a Taiwan program that mentioned sweet potatoes as very good health food with lots of nutrients, seem that Taiwanese are very keen to eat sweet potatoes as part of diet - diabetic or not....

 

[johnny333]

...actually brown rice is very palatable, few years ago i switched to brown rice only for home cooked food and find the health benefits tremendously...hardly get flu/fever and helped to lose weight!

Oh also ever watched a Taiwan program that mentioned sweet potatoes as very good health food with lots of nutrients, seem that Taiwanese are very keen to eat sweet potatoes as part of diet - diabetic or not....

Have to admit the brown rice of today is quite palateable compared to the red rice of yester years.

The multi-grain rice I'm eating now is ok, the only problem I have is figuring out how to cook it just right

With white rice I was able to get it correct without anything sticking to the bottom of the pot. Not so easy with multi-grain rice because I have to manually monitor the cooking process because it burns easily:(

I'm looking at those new multi-tasking rice cookers which can prepare rice, porridge, steam veggies, etc. Unfortunately alot of the on-lline reviews are about models not available in Spore.

Sweet potatoe is an under appreciated food. I like it but as a desert & don't see it replacing a staple like rice. It's also grown more naturally as big agri biznesses are not involved yet.

 

[ginfreely]

Have to admit the brown rice of today is quite palateable compared to the red rice of yester years.

The multi-grain rice I'm eating now is ok, the only problem I have is figuring out how to cook it just right

With white rice I was able to get it correct without anything sticking to the bottom of the pot. Not so easy with multi-grain rice because I have to manually monitor the cooking process because it burns easily:(

I'm looking at those new multi-tasking rice cookers which can prepare rice, porridge, steam veggies, etc. Unfortunately alot of the on-lline reviews are about models not available in Spore.

Sweet potatoe is an under appreciated food. I like it but as a desert & don't see it replacing a staple like rice. It's also grown more naturally as big agri biznesses are not involved yet.

Hi, you can try using a bowl and steam the multi grain rice using a steamer. I've been doing that for brown rice and find that it doesn't stick to the bowl. Better than using rice cooker that usually will stick unless is a non-stick pot.

 

[johnny333]

Hi, you can try using a bowl and steam the multi grain rice using a steamer. I've been doing that for brown rice and find that it doesn't stick to the bowl. Better than using rice cooker that usually will stick unless is a non-stick pot.

Thanks will experiment with steaming & see if it provides better results.,

Some of the new rice cookers have a non-stick pot.

However If it's teflon my advise is to avoid it. Teflon been shown to be unhealthy. The following is one of many articles about the dangers of teflon:


Beware Dangers in Teflon and Non-Stick Cookware

(NaturalNews) It seems today that everyone is trying to market their product as "green". Consumers need to be aware, though, that just because their merchandise is labeled as "green" or "good for the environment," it does not mean that it actually is. A perfect example of this can be found in the cookware aisle. A pan that has a bamboo handle is made from some recycled materials and can be recycled after use, but it should not claim to be a "green" pan, especially when that pan is coated with a substance like Teflon. Not only can Teflon-coated and other non-stick cookware produce fumes that are highly toxic to birds, but it is clear that these products are also unhealthy for humans.

According to tests commissioned by Environmental Working Group (EWG), in the two to five minutes that cookware coated with Teflon is heating on a conventional stovetop, temperatures can exceed to the point that the coating breaks apart and emits toxic particles and gases. At various temperatures these coatings can release at least six toxic gases, including two carcinogens. Birds` respiratory systems are sensitive to the fumes of heated non-stick pans. The lungs of exposed birds have been known to hemorrhage and fill up with fluid leading to suffocation, a condition called "Teflon Toxicosis." Most bird owners are unaware of this hazard.

For humans an effect called "polymer fume fever" has been acknowledged. This is said to be a temporary influenza-like syndrome, but it is still unknown what the long term effects of exposure might be. As if this was not bad enough, when the pans with these coatings get scratched during cooking, small amounts of plastic and leached aluminum cling to the food and then are ingested.

Toxic chemicals are also prevalent in the environment because of the use of these pans. A study done in 2005 by the Environmental Working Group in collaboration with Commonweal found perflourooctanoic acid (PFOA), a chemical found in such pans and a known carcinogen, in the umbilical cord blood of newborns. John Hopkins Medical Center did a similar test in 2006 where PFOA was present in the umbilical cord blood of 99% of the 300 infants tested.

There are many new pans on the market today that are considered safe, but research is necessary to figure out exactly what chemicals are present. Cast iron pans are also a great alternative. They add beneficial iron to the diet and they heat evenly without adding toxic chemicals to the dish.

 

[ginfreely]

Hmm although i stopped using rice cooker mainly due to the non-stick surface, never know that non-stick pot got danger of toxic fumes even if the pot surface is not scratched...

 

[johnny333]

Hmm although i stopped using rice cooker mainly due to the non-stick surface, never know that non-stick pot got danger of toxic fumes even if the pot surface is not scratched...

Many years ago I had a T-Fal teflon pan. I only used a plastic spatulas when using this pan & only used a plastic sponge when washing it. Over time the teflon coating came of.

Recently when I was looking at some pans the sales person told me that T-fal had an improved & safer teflon.

There are hundreds of man made chemicals out there & they are all suppose to be safe

The rice cookers I've looked at have all included a non-stick pot. Unless I can find one without it I won't even consider getting a rice cooker.

 

[kingrant]

Is it the feathered or unfeathered ones?

It's the chickens from China that you should worry about.

 

[ginfreely]

Many years ago I had a T-Fal teflon pan. I only used a plastic spatulas when using this pan & only used a plastic sponge when washing it. Over time the teflon coating came of.

Recently when I was looking at some pans the sales person told me that T-fal had an improved & safer teflon.

There are hundreds of man made chemicals out there & they are all suppose to be safe

The rice cookers I've looked at have all included a non-stick pot. Unless I can find one without it I won't even consider getting a rice cooker.

There's one brand - Buffalo - saw it at Taka dept store previously. They sell rice cookers with stainless steel pots. Can also just buy the the inner pots (fit some models of other brand rice cookers).

So you've switched out of non-stick pan totally? How do you handle frying of eggs and others like fish and meat that burn easily? I use non-stick pan sparingly for frying eggs etc, mostly use Corningware pot for frying...come to think of it, corningware also a man made material, anything negative about using that?

 

[johnny333]

There's one brand - Buffalo - saw it at Taka dept store previously. They sell rice cookers with stainless steel pots. Can also just buy the the inner pots (fit some models of other brand rice cookers).

So you've switched out of non-stick pan totally? How do you handle frying of eggs and others like fish and meat that burn easily? I use non-stick pan sparingly for frying eggs etc, mostly use Corningware pot for frying...come to think of it, corningware also a man made material, anything negative about using that?

Been looking at high end rice cookers because these models are supposed to better handle brown rice. These model are the ones with induction or pressure features. They are in the $300 to $400+ range. So far no luck because they ALL come with a non-stick pot. :(

Will take a look at the Buffalo .

I usually bake fish. I usually put it in tin foil with the herbs, lemon juice, etc. I often use tin foil for convenience as I have one less item to wash However it's more environmental friendly to bake using corning(glass) products.

If I have to fry things like eggs I use a little bit of virgin coconut oil. I've read that Virgin coconut oil & ghee are better because they don't oxidise easily in high heat.

Virgin coconut oil is also a good source of healthy Medium Chain Fatty acids .

I use virgin cocnut oil from nutiva which I get from the US:
http://www.iherb.com/Nutiva-Organic-Extra-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-54-fl-oz-1-6-L/7311?at=0
Different Virgin coconut oils have different tastes, so you may have try a few brands until you find a taste you like.You can get locally at Natures Farm, GNC, Mustaffa, Eden,.....

I use stainless steel pots & pans for my cooking because I have an induction hob. For baking I use corning, porcelain, tin foil. The only cookware I avoid are those those non-stick(e.g. Teflon) & anything made with aluminum .

 

[Kohliantye]

China has a notorious record where food produce is concerned. The "experiment" conducted by their unscrupulous bosses lead to massive baby poisoning a couple of years ago. Chicken flu, SARs and many more originated from China. Why is this so? I am sure there are many questions from people around the world who go for cheap vegetable and fruit produce from China. Even tinned-food from that country is suspect. Why must people go on supporting that country which only think of profits and does not give a damn about the health of the consumers.
The authorities in China would parade the so-called culprit to the People's Court and impose a heavy sentence on them. The same goes with the corrupt officials. Lately there was news that within a few years $Billions of US$ was moved out from China by corrupt officials.
Insterad of wasting her time trying to get all islands within the South China Sea, China should set her priority right by ensuring that produce coming from her shores are fit for human consumption.
We should BOYCOTT all Chinese produce and products for a change and buy the same from other responsibe nations.
You may not believe. Even dog and cat food coming from other countries are fit for human and animal consumption.

 

[Kohliantye]

While we're on the subject of rice. If you're diabetic you'll notice that eating rice will make you sleepy because it's high on the glycemic index.

Other than choosing red rice you can look into multigrain rice Multigrain rice is a combination of brown rice, millet, pearl barley, buckwheat & sunflower kernel. It was recommended by my doctor as a healthier alternative.

Dear Kingrant, can you please advise me where to buy it and the reccommended brand. Thank you.

 

[johnny333]

Dear Kingrant, can you please advise me where to buy it and the reccommended brand. Thank you.

Kingrant


I get the mulltigrain rice from JB. At the basement of City Square Mall is the Kapitan Mart. Look for the "Green Love" Multigrain rice. They are sold in 1kg bags for RM$11.20 each.

I did see a similar product sold in Spore at the NTUC mart, but can't remember the brand or price

If your in JB ,other than the basement, Kapitan also has another branch at the same mall, near where the overhead bridge connecting City Square with the Immigation(ICQ), there is a Kapitan branch next to the escalators.. At this branch I've seen various health teas & healthy grains being sold.

If you're a diabetic, you might be familiar with metformin((by Merck). This drug is also called glucophage which is available in 500mg and 850mg tablets. This drug increases the bodies sensitivity to insulin. It is also used(abused) by females who want to lose weight You can get it at City Mall without a prescription. I believe in Spore you need a prescription.

 

[johnny333]

China has a notorious record where food produce is concerned. ....

Looking around I notice that Cold Storage & Jasons(near city hall mrt) are better places to look for vegetables. They don't carry any made in China produce

 

[Kohliantye]

Thank you for the information. I will make a trip there to look for it.

 

[ginfreely]

Been looking at high end rice cookers because these models are supposed to better handle brown rice. These model are the ones with induction or pressure features. They are in the $300 to $400+ range. So far no luck because they ALL come with a non-stick pot. :(

Will take a look at the Buffalo .

I usually bake fish. I usually put it in tin foil with the herbs, lemon juice, etc. I often use tin foil for convenience as I have one less item to wash However it's more environmental friendly to bake using corning(glass) products.

If I have to fry things like eggs I use a little bit of virgin coconut oil. I've read that Virgin coconut oil & ghee are better because they don't oxidise easily in high heat.

Virgin coconut oil is also a good source of healthy Medium Chain Fatty acids .

I use virgin cocnut oil from nutiva which I get from the US:
http://www.iherb.com/Nutiva-Organic-Extra-Virgin-Coconut-Oil-54-fl-oz-1-6-L/7311?at=0
Different Virgin coconut oils have different tastes, so you may have try a few brands until you find a taste you like.You can get locally at Natures Farm, GNC, Mustaffa, Eden,.....

I use stainless steel pots & pans for my cooking because I have an induction hob. For baking I use corning, porcelain, tin foil. The only cookware I avoid are those those non-stick(e.g. Teflon) & anything made with aluminum .

Over the weekend wanted to fry eggs for breakfast but changed my mind after recalling the article on toxic fumes from non-stick pan. Cooked hard boiled eggs instead.

Bake fish sounds like a good idea. But the tin foil not made of aluminium?

About aluminium - are the inner pot of those old type rice cookers made of aluminium? I've one and was using it occasionally to make porriage, recently chanced upon an article that mentioned aluminium cookware is linked to alzheimer disease and stopped using it.

 

[ginfreely]

Kingrant


I get the mulltigrain rice from JB. At the basement of City Square Mall is the Kapitan Mart. Look for the "Green Love" Multigrain rice. They are sold in 1kg bags for RM$11.20 each.

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Is it organic?

 

[johnny333]

Is it organic?

No it doesn't claim to be organic but it is definitely diabetic friendly. I don't get the lethargic feeling after eating it compared to eating normal fragrant rice. A little bite is also enough to satisfy one's hunger.

 

[johnny333]

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[johnny333]

Over the weekend wanted to fry eggs for breakfast but changed my mind after recalling the article on toxic fumes from non-stick pan. Cooked hard boiled eggs instead.

Bake fish sounds like a good idea. But the tin foil not made of aluminium?

About aluminium - are the inner pot of those old type rice cookers made of aluminium? I've one and was using it occasionally to make porriage, recently chanced upon an article that mentioned aluminium cookware is linked to alzheimer disease and stopped using it.

Prefer soft boil eggs to hard boiled eggs,

I fry eggs using a stainless steel pan & virgin coconut oil. Even though I fry the eggs, I avoid using high heat so my fried eggs are light yellow without the dark crispy parts.

Yes aluminum foil is unhealthy as well as not being green. I've reluctantly switchd to using a porcelain plate but it's less convenient as it takes longer to cook & it requires cleaning :( Unfortunately we get too much aluminum from cereals, vegetable, cosmetics,.., so we have to avoid aluminum whenever we can.

Hope you're not using a microwave oven I see many places using it for warming foods but microwaving food is a bad idea as it kills the nutrients of foods.

I recently recommended people try chia seeds & hemp protein . These foods don't need to be cooked & can be eaten raw. For breakfast I add chia seeds & hemp to my yoghurt. The products I'm taking are:

http://www.iherb.com/Healthy-Origins-White-Chia-Seed-16-oz-454-g/13253?at=0&x=1
http://www.iherb.com/Nutiva-Organic-Hemp-Protein-Fiber-16-oz-454-g/4705?at=0&x=1

It has become a hit in my family because it's so easy to add to milk, juice, yoghurt, etc . We all know how difficult it is to eat properly so having something nutritious is a good thing

 

[ginfreely]

No it doesn't claim to be organic but it is definitely diabetic friendly. I don't get the lethargic feeling after eating it compared to eating normal fragrant rice. A little bite is also enough to satisfy one's hunger.

Oil thanks for the info. Ever watched a program that said for brown rice, quite important to eat the organic version due to the rice bran is intact, so more exposed to pesticide etc...something like that. Not sure about multi grain but could be the same apply...