This episode of the Vegetarian Zen podcast is all about rice. We discuss some of the most common types of rice (white, brown, red, and black), the health benefits of eating rice, and also some of the warnings about eating rice (especially regarding its arsenic content). We also share some tips for reducing the arsenic content of the rice you eat.
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Here’s what we mention in this episode:
Mighty Rice, Arsenic-Free Low GI White Rice, 15-Ounce (Pack of 6) Buy on Amazon!
- Undetectable arsenic as tested by Dartmouth (< 2 PPB)
- Grown sustainably without the use of flood irrigation
- Low GI (glycemic index) of 48
- Non-GMO project verified
- Grown on the island of Mauritius, gluten-free
Resources Used for this Episode:
- 8 Varieties of Rice with Rich Benefits
- The Rice Association
- Types Of Rice: The Benefits, Differences And The Healthiest
- The Forbidden Rice: Black Rice Nutrition & Benefits
- Do the Pros of Brown Rice Outweigh the Cons of Arsenic?
- Where Does the Arsenic in Rice, Mushrooms, & Wine Come From?
- How Much Arsenic Is in Your Rice?
- White Rice, Brown Rice Or Red Rice: Which One is the Healthiest?
Recipe of the Week
Thanks for listening!
Peace and Veggies,
Vickie and Larissa
