Should I be worried about arsenic in rice?

I’ve heard many people say ‘Oh but Asians eat rice all the time and they are fine, so it can’t be serious’ – and sadly, it is serious and cause for concern.

There have been lots of reports in the press about arsenic levels in rice, and I’ve heard many people say ‘Oh but Asians eat rice all the time and they are fine, so it can’t be serious’ – and sadly , it is serious and is a cause for concern. Especially if you know that your body cannot detoxify very well.

Our planet is increasingly more polluted. There is more arsenic contamination in the water supply and that is how arsenic is getting onto our plates. Whether you buy organic or not does not matter because the arsenic is in the water and is absorbed into the rice through the roots whether pesticides are used or not.

However, here are some things which you CAN do to minimize your/your family’s health risks: