Thursday, December 21, 2023

Arsenic and rice: What’s going on here?

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Let's Ask the Dietitian
Q: How concerned should you be about arsenic in rice?
A: It depends.

It's true that rice contains more arsenic than other plants because of how it's grown. One study showed people who ate 2 or more servings of rice in a day had 70% more arsenic in their urine than those who didn't.

Of course, rice is a staple in food cultures across the world. So if you eat a lot of rice, you could cut down your risk of exposure by following these tips:
  • Buy basmati or jasmine rice grown in California, North India, Nepal, and North Pakistan. These places have less arsenic in the soil and water.
  • Opt for white rice over brown rice. Brown rice has higher levels of arsenic because it still contains the outer shell of the grain.
  • Diversify your diet with many types of grains.
  • Rinse rice before cooking it.
  • Cook rice more like pasta, using 4–10 cups of water per cup of rice. This could cut down on arsenic by 40–60%.
Arsenic exposure is no joke. It has been linked to health problems, including cancers, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. And pregnant people, infants, young children, and older adults are especially at risk for the health effects of arsenic exposure.

While the Food and Drug Administration has not given official recommendations for how much rice is safe to eat, you might want to try eating a varied diet or limiting the amount of rice you consume.
Niesje Buaas, Registered Dietitian
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