So upsettting, but a very big problem. I comfort myself by thinking we just dont eat rice, but when I really focus on it, I too allow products containing rice in our family. Being reminded of this problem is a good thing, because I placn on limiting it further.
This is interesting, upsetting, and informative. But, if you know about it, then at least there's something you can do about it:
http://www.ewg.org/foodscores/content/arsenic-contamination-in-rice
Dr.M
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http://chriskresser.com/arsenic-in-rice-how-concerned-should-you-be
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Dr m. I have been on list one
Dr m. I have been on list one since July. I feel like I eat organic brown rice at least once a day because I am limited to that or potato (my family is gluten free so I don't eat spelt). Do you have any suggestions for starches?
IT IS a big problem! There
IT IS a big problem! There are so many other wonderful starches-but so many things are problematic.
I think potato is the first obvious choice. And, I think I may need to rethink list one and try and blend some other starches in early. But, this can create some risk of vitamins in too early causing inflmmation.
Some of you may be able to handle beans or quinoa early on, but, again, I am not amking a statement and changin list one-yet.
I need to think on it.
I think the most important point more than anything is as you move up the list getting rice out and other starches in becomes very important.
Mean time potato, quinoa, maybe yucca (if you can get it), white or black beans, may be the better choices.
Dr. Brizman
Dr. Brizman
Chis Kresser, a well known holistic health practitioner, mentions that organic white basmati or jasmine rice consumed a few times a week by adults would provide well below safe limits of arnsenic. He says the brown rice contains much, much greater concentrations and the white is much better. Just a note for those on list 1. Also what about white spelt and whole grain spelt for those that tollerate it? Also on list 3, per your recommendation, the starchier summer squash has helped me, and also turnips are very satisfying.
If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.
also, Dr. Brizman, what about
also, Dr. Brizman, what about tapioca flour (dried cassava) in moderation for baking? Maybe mixed in with spelt or other flower?
If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.
Yes, basmati is on list one
Yes, basmati is on list one-but I was not aware that it is less problematic for arsenic. Good to know. So, that may be a good choice. I am just not an expert on this matter for sure.
Tapioca (your next Q) is ok later, it is a problem for the beginning. So, probably about beg of list 4 is OK in moderate amts.
Wow! Thanks for sharing this
Wow! Thanks for sharing this article. Rice has been my choice when it comes to carbs since the beginning of treatment but I will have to maybe move more towards potatoes since I am only on list 2. I think it would be really nice to have another starch option for list 1 & 2 since these facts about rice has come out. It is pretty fightening to think about this. Awesome article to read!