Thank you for sharing your thoughts. The NHS-06 is the small size of this model which doesn't inlcude a steaming basket and due to it's small size it is unable to steam properly. We want to assure you that our larger models do include a steaming basket that may work better for your needs. When it comes to cooking rice, we recommend our tried and tested three-step method that involves soaking, cooking, and steaming the rice. This particular model will cook the rice, and if you don't open the lid immediately after it's done, you can steam the rice by leaving it in the rice cooker for 15 minutes so you get rice cooked to perfection. We understand your concern for the health benefits of rice and we assure you that our rice cooker cooking method is just as healthy as just steaming the rice. It does not add any unhealthy ingredients or remove any nutrients from the rice. We hope this helps, and please feel free to reach out to us with any further questions or concerns.