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Does White Rice cause Diabetes? According to the report from AFP, Health researchers said on Thursday they had found a troubling link between higher consumption of rice and Type 2 diabetes, a disease that in some countries is becoming an epidemic. Further work is need to probe the apparent association and diets that are notoriously high in sugar and fats should remain on the no-go list, they cautioned. "What we've found is white rice is likely to increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes, especially at high consumption levels such as in Asian populations," Qi Sun of the Harvard School of Public Health told AFP.

Watch ‘Kusina Master’ Season 2 starting  on March 19, 2012 only on GMA Network! With the astounding support of Filipino audiences on Kusina Master, the program is now geared for a second season with more appetizing treats and mouth-watering recipes. As the new season approaches, "Kusina Master" will air half an hour long during weekdays. Everyday, Chef Boy Logro will be challenged to do a dish for a short period of time. Will he survive the  challenge? Also, Chef Boy will be joined by a celebrity who will join him in preparing scrumptious dishes everyday. Don't miss the mouthwatering second season of Kusina Master beginning Monday, March 19, 2012, weekdays, before Eat Bulaga! only on GMA 7.

Macaron Day Manila 2012 Visit any Bizu branch for a FREE macaron on March 20! Bizu Patisserie brings Macaron Day to Manila For Macaron Day Manila 2012, Bizu Patisserie is offering each visitor a free macaron! To receive the complimentary macaron, visit any Bizu Patisserie and Bistrofare branch and simply mention you are celebrating Macaron Day Manila. Percentage of all additional macarons purchased on this day will be donated to Virlanie Foundation. On March 20, Macaron Day, Bizu lovers and macaron enthusiasts will have a chance to select from 11 different flavors that Bizu currently offers plus taste the new savory Macaron collection that Bizu recently launched. The new savory Macaron collection flavors are Blue cheese –Honey, Thai Peanut and White Truffle; three unique flavors that will surely leave you wanting for more. Branches: Greenbelt 2 Parkside Greenhills Promenade Glorietta 4 3/F Alabang Town Center St. Luke's Medical Center, Bonifacio Global City For

With its overwhelming success last year, and due to insistent public demand, BEST FOOD FORWARD is now on its 2nd year! Definitely bigger and better, with more surprises and enjoyable activities to be enjoyed by the whole family, this event of the appetite is the first of its kind with a whole new concept to welcome summer with a bang! To be staged on March 24 and 25, 2012 at the NBC Tent, it promises to be an affair where everyone can savor the best food and celebrate it during one of the most awaited seasons of the year. It’ll definitely be a way to strengthen family togetherness, promote entrepreneurship and be established as a cheerful epicurean adventure to look forward to. Best Food Forward likewise aims to encourage group of friends, families and industry people to appreciate our local delicacies, entrepreneurial talent and creativity, at the same time be an unforgettable food-loving affair!

This week, the cast of GMa Films' upcoming romantic comedy movie "My Kontrabida Girl" led by Rhian Ramos will show off their culinary skills and concoct special dishes alongside the kusina master Chef Boy Logro. Aljur Abrenica opens the week on Monday with more "yum yum" to Chef Boy's Penne with Sausage, Mozarella, Tomatoes and Basil with Chunky Marinara Sauce". On Tuesday, the "kontrabida girl" Rhian Ramos will add spice to Chef Boy's Chicken with Walnut and Celery dish, while on Wednesday it's going to be a double treat as both Aljur and Rhian will co-host the episode with Chef Boy as he cooks Salad Nicoise with Grilled Salmon and Honey Vinaigrette. Starstruck alumni Kevin Santos and Enzo Pineda will bring out the "beef" on Thursday for Chef Boy's special Beef Korma. And on Friday, Chef Logro will cap the week with a dish that tastes like meat, but isn't. Indulge with a week full of "yum yum yum yum&quo

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Episode. 36- DORY WITH TEQUILA MANGO SAUCE AND TOYOMANSI CAVIAR. For Seared Dory – Ingredients: 4 pieces (6 oz. each) dory fillet 2 tbsp. Olive oil Alaea salt or rock salt Procedure: 1. Pat dry dory fillet and season with salt. 2. Heat oil in 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. 3. Add dory fillet skin side up and sear until well browned. 4. Turn over dory fillet and sear until cooked through. For Tequila Mango Sauce – Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil ½ cup red onion, finely chopped 2 cups ripe mango, peeled, cubed 1 cup tomato, chopped 3 tbsp. ginger, peeled, minced 2 tbsp. garlic, minced ½ cup lime juice ¼ cup orange juice 1/3 cup tequila 4 tbsp. coconut cream 3 tbsp. white vinegar Procedure: 1. Put olive oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat. 2. Add red onion and sauté until soft. 3. Add mango, tomato, ginger, garlic and cook for 5 mins. 4. Stir in lime juice, mango juice, tequila, coconut cream and

Here's Idol sa Kusina Recipe for Ep.36- BAKED MUSSELS W/ TOMATO CONCASSE. Ingredients: 6 pieces Australian mussel (or big size tahong) 1 cup tomato concasse ¼ cup bread crumbs ½ cup hollandaise sauce 100g mozarella cheese 20g parsley Procedure: 1. Place half shell of mussels on baking tray stuffed with tomato concasse on top with a sprinkle of bread crumbs. 2. Add grated mozzarella cheese and hollandaise sauce. 3. Oven bake until golden brown. 4. Arrange on platter and sprinkle with chopped parsley. image and recipe credit:idolsakusina Watch Idol sa Kusina on GMANews with Chef Boy Logro. Practical tips and special techniques in cooking taught with a dose of humor and a sprinkling of lessons in life. IDOL SA KUSINA has all the right ingredients for a show that's both informative and highly entertaining. Host Master Chef Pablo “Boy” Logro and his celebrity guests will have viewers savoring sumptuous dishes and learning how to create these themselves. Recently