Ayurvedic health coach Dimple Jangda warned against refrigerating onions, ginger, garlic, and rice in an Instagram video.

Rice is a staple of many cultures and cuisines, and while it's relatively low-maintenance, that doesn't mean it's indestructible. Here's how not to store rice.

Don't let it sit out for over 2 hours as it could lose texture. After cooling, store cooled rice in airtight containers. This keeps it moist and prevents it from absorbing the smells from the fridge.

Illness is much more common from eating rice that has sat out at room temperature for a few hours, gets refrigerated and is then eaten a few days later. If your rice sits out for two hours at room ...