High rice consumption is correlated with an increased risk of Type 2 Diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, starches cooked al-dente have a lower Glycemic Index (GI) than starches cooked until fully soft. Yet, modern rice cookers cook rice until fully soft, and cooking rice al-dente requires time and effort. To enable healthy living with modern convenience, Simple Kitchen has developed a low-GI al-dente rice cooker.