You’re probably surprised to find out that this supposedly “healthy” food is actually harmful. Rice cakes can lead to wrinkles on your skin and they can even influence your brain function. First, it’s easy to overeat them, which can result in weight gain. Second, if you check the nutrition label on the back, you’ll see that rice cakes consist of a whole lot of nothing, and even if you do find a healthy ingredient, there will be only a tiny amount of it.