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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Health
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Best Rice for Diabetics That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar
If you've been watching your blood sugar or have been diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor has undoubtedly told you to rein in the amount of carbohydrates you eat. But choosing the right kind of carbs is also key, since refined carbs like white rice have a more pronounced effect on blood sugar than complex ones. So, what is the best rice for diabetics? We reveal the top varieties of rice that won't spike your blood sugar. White rice is on the American Diabetes Association's 'eat less' list for good reason. 'Generally speaking, if you're eating white rice as a staple in your diet, it can spike insulin levels and blood sugar levels when it's part of your daily consumption,' notes Michelle Routhenstein, MS, RD, CDCES, CDN, a preventive cardiology dietitian and certified diabetes educator. But that doesn't mean people with diabetes need to give up rice entirely. A scale known as the glycemic index (GI) ranks carb-containing foods on a scale of 0 to 100, based on how much they increase blood sugar after eating. And according to Reema Patel, MD, diabetes and metabolism endocrinologist at Old Bridge Medical Center in New Jersey, white rice has a GI of 70 to 90. The processing and refining that white rice undergoes strips away its bran and germ, she explains. 'That removes its fiber and other nutrients, which is why white rice becomes high-GI.' That's a concern, since a study in the International Journal of Advances in Medicine showed that eating high-GI white rice made it tougher for people with type 2 diabetes to control their fasting blood glucose and HbA1C levels compared to other rice types. It goes without saying that your best bet is scaling back on refined grains like white rice whenever possible. So that begs the question: What is the best rice for diabetics? Whole-grain rice varieties are better GI choices, since they retain their high-fiber germ and bran. And as Dr. Patel notes, they're higher in antioxidants, compounds that enhance cells' sensitivity to insulin. Here, the types of rice she recommends for diabetics or those watching their blood sugar, along with their GI values: Red rice: GI 55 Brown rice: GI 50 Wild rice: GI 45 Black rice (aka forbidden rice): GI 35 If white rice is still your favorite, three simple steps can make it more diabetic-friendly and reduce the risk of a glucose spike: Just cook, cool and reheat before eating. 'When you cook rice and allow it to cool, it undergoes a molecular process called retrogradation where some of the starch is converted into resistant starch that is less digestible,' explains Tiffany Bruno, MS, RDN, director of education at Switch4Good. 'This means it will not raise blood glucose levels as much, even after it is reheated.' Indeed, a study in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that blood sugar surges were 31 percent lower after eating cooked and cooled white rice than after eating freshly-cooked white rice. Even the best types of rice for diabetics are high in carbohydrates, so Dr. Patel advises limiting your intake to 1/3 to ½ cup per day. Also smart: Eating your rice in conjunction with foods that assist in blood sugar and insulin balance. 'My biggest tip is to add fiber to the meal to help slow digestion and reduce the blood glucose spike that naturally occurs after consuming carbohydrates,' says Bruno. 'Vegetables and beans are the best way, so think of something like a chickpea curry or refried beans with roasted veggies.' Dr. Patel also recommends adding protein sources such as salmon, chicken, tofu and edamame to rice. Protein also slows carbohydrate digestion and glucose absorption. And in a British Journal of Nutrition study, incorporating protein into meals blunted the blood-sugar climbs caused by white rice. Finally, bear in mind that the impact that rice has on blood sugar levels can vary from person to person. 'Every person has a different blood sugar response to rice, and every patient has their own blood sugar and HBa1C goals,' notes Dr. Patel. That's why she stresses that it's important to work with your physician to monitor your blood glucose on a regular basis. More ways to manage your blood sugar: The Best Low-Sugar Fruits to Stabilize Your Blood Sugar Naturally Love Cheese? These Options Are Blood Sugar-Friendly and Safe for Diabetics The 5 Best Sugar Substitutes Diabetics Love—They Taste Great and Keep Blood Sugar Steady! This content is not a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always consult your physician before pursuing any treatment plan.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
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The Latest ‘Impractical Jokers' Is Being Made In Lithuania
EXCLUSIVE: The following program will contain graphic stupidity, as four friends compete to embarrass one another – only this time in Lithuania. Impractical Jokers is being remade for Lithuania's TV3 as a 24-episode, half-hour series – a deal we can reveal as Eastern European content event NEM kicks off today in Dubrovnik, Croatia. More from Deadline Banijay Scripted Business Chief Says Lower Budgets Have Made Streamers "More Stable" - Seriencamp 'Smallville' Co-Showrunner Kelly Souders Tells Producers: "Don't Give Notes When Everybody's Gone Home" - Seriencamp Folivari International Takes Global Rights To 'Pil's Adventures' Spin-Off Series Production will begin later this year after TV3 closed a deal with format seller Warner Bros International Television Production. Reema Patel, Director of Formats at WBITVP, brokered the agreement. The hidden-camera prank shows sees four friends seek to embarrass one another through a series of outrageous dares, which could be anything from eating food from someone's plate to deliberately making a bad impression at a speed-dating event. The least successful team members in each episode endures a final punishment. The original TruTV series, created by comedy troupe The Tenderloins, has run to 11 seasons and more than 300 episodes, even surviving the exit of cast member Joe Gatto in 2021. Several international adaptations have been produced, including in the UK, Greece, Mexico, Sweden and Australia, where The Inspired Unemployed (Impractical) Jokers, produced locally by WBITVP Australia, returns for a third season on Paramount+ today. The Lithuania cast will comprise Antanas Sadauskas, a comedian and cultural innovator who also runs a successful comedy club; Markas Žukauskas, a fast-thinking stand-up comedian who thrives in unpredictable situations; Simanas Žurauskas, a stand-up comedian and high-profile content creator known for his takes on everyday life; and Viktoras Balykovas, who is known for his sharp humour, relatable storytelling and strong presence on social media. 'Impractical Jokers is the 'gold standard' of hidden camera prank shows, so we are delighted to have struck this deal with WBITVP,' said Arvydas Rimas, Creative Director at TV3 Group. 'Lithuania It is exciting to have four such high-profile, popular and witty comedians already on board, so we look forward to moving into production and getting the first pranks underway.' TV3 previously adapted WBITVP's diving format Celebrity Splash. It has also produced local versions of X Factor and Got Talent among others. 'TV3 Group Lithuania has consistently set a standard for the country by presenting the most relevant and up-to-date global formats, so we have high hopes and every confidence that Impractical Jokers will quickly become an important 'must-watch' title for a wide audience,' added Rimas. 'We're delighted to see Impractical Jokers heading to Lithuania and welcome TV3 into the global pranking family. The format is evergreen, highly adaptable, and a lot of fun to produce,' said André Renaud, Global VP of Format & Finished Sales at WBITVP. 'We've seen titles like The Bachelor and Cash or Trash perform consistently well across Central and Eastern Europe, and we believe Impractical Jokers offers something equally compelling in primetime: a strong sense of friendship and playfulness that resonates with audiences everywhere. I'm looking forward to seeing our Lithuanian pranksters bring this format to life.' Renaud has been overseeing global format sales for WBITVP since November, following his switch from BBC Studios, which we revealed in September. The Warner Bros Discovery-owned WBITVP also hired James Collins as Head of Format Sales for Australia in February. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery Tony Awards: Every Best Musical Winner Since 1949 Tony Awards: Every Best Play Winner Since 1947
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
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AICPA submits comments on PTEP basis adjustments regulations
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has submitted comments to the US Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on proposed regulations concerning Previously Taxed Earnings and Profits (PTEP) and related basis adjustments. The regulations under Sections 959 and 961 of the Internal Revenue Code are designed to prevent double taxation of US shareholders with income from controlled foreign corporations (CFCs). The proposed regulations aim to clarify the rules governing the PTEP regime, including stock basis adjustments, foreign currency gains or losses, and the allocation of foreign tax credits. The AICPA's recommendations seek to improve these regulations for taxpayers. One key suggestion from the AICPA is to explicitly allow taxpayers to rely on the proposed regulations until they are finalised. Additionally, the AICPA recommends extending the model for PTEP distributed through partnerships to foreign nongrantor trusts under Section 959. The AICPA also proposes to coordinate the rules of subchapter J with subpart F by treating PTEP as distributed from the CFC to the foreign nongrantor trust. Subsequent distributions to beneficiaries should be considered recoveries of that PTEP. If the above recommendation is not adopted, the AICPA suggests that distributions of excludable PTEP to beneficiaries be treated similarly to tax-exempt income or trust principal, which would not trigger current taxation under the distributable net income model or the throwback anti-deferral regime. Furthermore, under Section 961, the AICPA advises extending the concept of derived basis to foreign nongrantor trusts, allowing these entities to have a derived basis in CFC shares. AICPA Tax Policy & Advocacy senior manager Reema Patel said: 'There is some uncertainty regarding taxpayer's continued reliance on Notice 2019-01 and the portions of the proposed regulations that apply the 2019 Notice provisions.' 'The lack of an express statement in the proposed regulations creates uncertainty among taxpayers about which aspects of the proposed regulations may be viewed as a reasonable interpretation of the statute and existing final regulations. Therefore, we recommend that Treasury and the IRS expressly allow taxpayers to rely on the proposed regulations in their entirety until they are finalised.' Meanwhile, in a recent move, AICPA named Rahul Gupta as the chairman of its Financial Reporting Executive Committee. "AICPA submits comments on PTEP basis adjustments regulations" was originally created and published by The Accountant, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
