From what I have heard about this so far, no authoritative source is encouraging avoidance of rice. No one has shown any ill effects from the arsenic found in rice. Certainly the levels are concerning, but more from a public health and food supply standpoint. It is a good idea, arsenic notwithstanding, to vary your diet and not eat too much of any one food. If you like brown rice, maybe have it a couple times a week, and other days you could have quinoa or whole grain pasta or bread.
The sources that I have read have said the arsenic is incorporated into the hull of the rice, so it won't wash off. I haven't read about this very recently, so maybe there is something that I missed. It is a good idea to wash your rice with cold water prior to preparing as it can be dirty.
The sources that I have read have said the arsenic is incorporated into the hull of the rice, so it won't wash off. I haven't read about this very recently, so maybe there is something that I missed. It is a good idea to wash your rice with cold water prior to preparing as it can be dirty.
