Metabolism rises for 14 hours after hard exercise. Pretty cool study from David Niemanâs group at Appalachian State, just published online at Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Weâve all heard the various theories about how exercise pumps up your metabolism so youâre burning extra calories throughout the day.
Ordinary Japanese rice, or uruchimai (ç²³ç±³) is the staple of the Japanese diet and consists of short translucent grains. When cooked it has a somewhat sticky texture such that it can easily be picked up and eaten with chopsticks.
Mochi, is a Japanese rice cake that is made from steamed white rice or glutinous rice. It can also be made from steamed brown rice. Alone, mochi is a staple food in Japanese cuisine, but it also acts as an important ingredient in many Japanese foods such as desserts, soups (both savory and dessert types), and hot pot dishes. It can also be grilled, baked or fried.