New study confirms brown rice contains 40% more toxic arsenic than white rice, putting young children at risk

Brown rice contains significantly higher levels of arsenic than white rice, with the toxic element concentrating in the bran layer. Children under 5, especially infants, face the highest risk due to their higher food intake relative to body weight. Despite its nutritional benefits, brown rice may unintentionally expose young eaters to arsenic levels exceeding safety … Continue reading New study confirms brown rice contains 40% more toxic arsenic than white rice, putting young children at risk

Nearly all committee members who advise on U.S. dietary guidelines have ties to Big Pharma

A new study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition has found that the people crafting the official Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which forms “the foundation for all national nutrition programs,” are almost all pharmaceutical industry goons. Researchers say it is “particularly worrisome” that the very people advising the country on what to eat have direct conflicts of … Continue reading Nearly all committee members who advise on U.S. dietary guidelines have ties to Big Pharma