Arsenic in Rice - Is it a Problem? Doctor shares cooking method to reduce Arsenic levels in rice.

Arsenic in Rice - What can we do to reduce the levels of arsenic exposure from eating rice? Dr Chan highlights key points about the issue of high arsenic levels in rice.

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0:00 Arsenic in Rice - Introduction
0:55 Arsenic in Rice - Is it a Problem?
2:02 Arsenic in Rice - Should we be concerned?
3:02 Arsenic in Rice - How people in Asia view it differently
5:27 Arsenic in Rice - How to cook rice to reduce Arsenic levels in rice.

LINKs to articles and studies on Arsenic in RICE

The issue of Arsenic in rice is not new. I think the important thing to be aware of is this - anti-nutrients or carcinogens are present in many foods, it is a matter of degree. Therefore it is important to see all of this kind of information in its full context and not be unnecessarily alarmist, labelling any particular food as unequivocally 'bad' or 'unhealthy' without putting that in the proper context. This applies to the issue of Arsenic in rice too, millions of people have been taking rice as their staple food for thousands of years, and whilst there is no doubt that there is a potential problem of arsenic in rice, especially rice grown in certain areas where arsenic contamination of the soil and water is serious, that does not mean we should be telling people to stop eating rice or even to take less rice, instead we should be informing people on how to make better choices - in terms of choosing rice with lower arsenic levels as well as how to cook the rice to lower the levels of arsenic in them. Hope this video helps.

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Questions:
1. Was Arsenic in Rice something you were aware of before watching this video?
2. Now that you know that some Rice may have relatively high levels of inorganic arsenic, would that change your rice eating habits?
3. If you are, like most of us in Asia, who use a rice cooker to cook rice, would you change the way you cook rice because cooking rice with excess water and then discarding the excess water after cooking (like cooking pasta) have been shown to lower the arsenic levels in rice significantly?
Do leave your response below, would be great for everybody to know how others would respond to this Arsenic in rice issue!

Cheers
Doc

[rogerramirez-qj]

Dr. Chan, why isn't this taught in culinary schools? While preparing a recipe, I delved deeper into researching various foods and came across a video about soaking grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. It emphasized not just the importance of soaking but also the necessity of roasting them at specific temperatures. I was floored why are we not given this information at a training level?

[MsDelta]

Sr.Dr Chan Tat Hon, a medical doctor from Singapore. I am very lucky and pleased to have found your channel .Thanks for releasing this info .Excellent !! exposition thank you very much indeed !!

[windies]

That's how plain rice is cooked in Guyana, boiled then strained. My grandparents were rice farmers and ate plenty of rice, they both lived to their mid 90's without health issues.

[pldilliner]

Thanks for this important info. I’ve never thought about arsenic. In Hawaii we eat lots of rice cooked the traditional way in a rice cooker. I’m 83, in good health & hope to live another 10 years still healthy. Lei🌺

[rajrai]

Before the automatic rice cookers became globally available rice was always cooked like you described, ie: boiled in lots of water and then discarding the starchy water, and then simmering on medium heat till done. We didn’t know why but we just accepted that as the only way rice was cooked, not because of arsenic, of which we were not in the know because many households used the starchy water for thickening other food items such as curries and lentil soup.

[carnitagroves]

Here in Ghana, I only use locally grown organic brown rice. I soak my rice for 24gts changing the soaking water three to four times. I then cook it in a ratio of about 10-1, or thereabout. Thanks for such an excellent video!

[LittleStar]

1. Yes. I was aware of arsenic in rice but was unsure of which varieties were safer.
2. It did affect my rice
eating habits because I didn't know what to do about it. For my Asian family and friends not eating rice was crazy.
3. Yes. I love rice so I plan to change the way I cook it.
Thank you. You are amazing.

[DSmith-ixxf]

Rice is nice! As a daily rice eater it wasn't easy to switch to the boil-like-pasta method because the rice absorbs the sauces much better when cooked traditionally. However, when left to drain for some.. time...in a metal mesh colander this improves. Thank you, very useful video!

[Livelovelaughes]

Thanks glad to know this details.... just want to share... my grandpa eat rice twice a day (using rice cooker and steamer in olden days) since kid till he age 98 years old. He is considered healthy and no cancer, no cholesterol, no diabetes, no hypertension. He recently passed away at age 98 because of natural death, pneumonia to be exact (as he is a smoker) ❤️ from him i see balance diet (chicken fish vege rice ) n eating promptly breakfast lunch dinner at the same timing mostly, simple real food meal are the keys to his longevity .... he does no eat much snack.

[michelleduncan]

I cooked our white jasmine rice this way today & it turned out GREAT. The rice pkg said it was from Thailand. I used 8 cups of water to cook 1 cup of rice. It cooked in boiling water over about 15 minutes, & then I put it in a strainer & ran warm water over it. Thanks for this info.

[zeek]

As middle eastern we boil the rice and then rinse it throughly and cook again 👍

[richardmcbride]

Dr. Chan, thank you for all your efforts regarding a healthier consumption of enjoying rice. MOMENTS...into your presentations, I subscripted, to this channel. Why? I quickly recognized the knowledgable, well planned effort that you prepared; furthermore, I also recognized your ability to express such information to us in a very sincere manner. We thank you sir!

Respectfully, Richard

[LK-bycq]

I was so happy to see you get straight into the subject matter and not try to hook us into watching. The information is much appreciated!

[Aida-xlhb]

I believe the method of cooking rice with high level of water to desired al-denteness of rice and draining the water, also helps to reduce the starch levels of rice, hence improving the glycemic index of the cooked rice

[sandramarcantelli]

This is my first time here. I love the way you got straight to the point and stayed on point. I really appreciate the information and intend to follow your advice. Thank you!

[PatrickTheGreat]

For those in North America, rice grown in California also has a lower arsenic level than rice grown in other states, particularly Texas.

[jackiejames]

You are right 👉 this is how my Trinidad and Tobago people 👫 cook 🧑‍🍳 rice., they always strained the rice 🍚.

[funbabeene]

That's how I cook my rice, never knew it could help reduce the arsenic level too, I found out this method reduce the starch content of the rice.Thanks Doc.

[aphrostar]

I'm so thankful my moms always cooked our rice like that!