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From congealed curry to cold pasta, you may think there’s nothing more dispiriting than a fridge full of leftovers. 凝固的咖喱、冰凉的意大利面，你会发现没有什么比打开冰箱后发现满是剩菜更令人沮丧啦。 But scientists are saying these dishes could have surprising health benefits, thanks to the chemical reactions that take place when food is left overnight. 但是科学家们却发现这些隔夜菜对健康有着惊人的益处，这主要得益于它们在过夜时所发生的化学反应。 From glowing skin to trimmer waists, we reveal why yesterday’s supper could be so good for you. 从光滑的皮肤到纤细的腰部，我们就可以知道隔夜饭为什么会对你的身体有好处。 COLD RICE TO STAY SLIM 冷饭保持身体苗条 Rice, when chilled overnight can contain up to 60 per cent fewer calories than when freshly cooked — potentially dropping from 130 calories per 100g to just 52. But you need to cook it in the right way, according to research presented to the American Chemical Society. 提交给美国化学学会的一项研究显示，大米被冷藏一夜后，它的热量比新鲜烹制时减少达六成，从130卡路里/100克直降到52卡路里/100克。不过，这需要你以正确的方法去烹调。 When the water is boiling, before the rice is added, pour a little coconut oil into the pan — about 3 percent of the weight of the rice you’re using. When cooked, leave in the fridge for 12 hours to hugely reduce the calories. | 
