While there are people who claim leftover rice should be thrown out, there are ways to safely prepare it and repurpose it for ...

Brown rice contains all of those parts, but manufacturers remove the germ and bran for white rice. If you’re looking to add more fiber to your diet, brown rice is a great way to do so.

Rice also needs to be refrigerated in a timely manner. "My rule or guideline is to cool leftover rice and get it into the fridge within an hour after preparing," Rael suggests.