What About Rice ?
Unfortunately, it gets complicated for people who like rice. This is because the rice plant naturally takes up and concentrates arsenic which is toxic to humans.
Here are some brief (~5 min each) videos to explain this:
- How Risky is the Arsenic in Rice ?
- How much Arsenic in Rice is too much ?
- Do the Pros of Brown Rice outweigh the Cons of Arsenic ?
The arsenic is in particularly high concentrations in the husk (ie worse with brown rice). Additionally, white rice has fairly high glycemic index (ie it raises your blood sugar). Here’s a practical approach: 1) Use an alternative (quinoa is a whole grain and a great option), 2) If you decide to consume rice consider: a) “Diluting” it with quinoa or lentils, b) Cooking it in excess water to “leech” out as much arsenic as possible (see here for details).
