<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> While the grain ingrdients in risotto (rice) may not be a problem, many of us have reported problems with high fats, especially saturated fats, giving the same types of symptoms. Recently the chef of one of our better local restaurants was on TV giving his risotto recipe. He commenced by saying: "You start with a quarter pound stick of butter and then..." Needless to say I was too astounded to listen to the rest of the recipe. Not only do I have high cholesterol, I respond badly to fats. And I used to gobble what I thought was this healthy dish. After all, what's better for you than rice? Jere Cordell