0ari Report post Posted February 9 re: arsenic in rice. it can be greatly reduced if you soak overnight, cook with extra water so it doesn't all absorb back in, when done cooking rinse with hot water. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-38910848 What do you all think: Is this enough to make it safe? You can also switch to things like buckwheat groats, oat groats, quinoa... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Saul Report post Posted February 9 I personally avoid all grains, including rice. Of course, to the best of my knowledge, the only grain containing significant inorganic arsenic is rice. -- Saul Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianA Report post Posted February 9 I switched from brown rice a couple years back to buckwheat groats. If you don't overcook the buckwheat it has a similar consistency to brown rice, makes a decent replacement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alexthegra8 Report post Posted February 10 7 hours ago, BrianA said: I switched from brown rice a couple years back to buckwheat groats. If you don't overcook the buckwheat it has a similar consistency to brown rice, makes a decent replacement. I'm a big fan of buckwheat, it is low GI, and has way more magnesium than the average grain (if you want to call it that)... it also is very cheap and easy to cook. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sibiriak Report post Posted February 10 (edited) Big buckwheat fan also! See info here: Edited February 10 by Sibiriak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccoy Report post Posted February 10 14 hours ago, alexthegra8 said: it also is very cheap and easy to cook. Not true here, pretty expensive! A former fan (now restricted in carbs consumption). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
