Recently, I learned that bed sheets are treated with chemicals to reduce wrinkles. After this eye opening experience, I have recently purchased a set of sheets that are made from organic cotton and not treated with any chemicals. Not easy to find.
Rinsing brown rice, even white rice, well until the water is clear is a recommendation if you are concerned about the amount of arsenic in the grain. Limiting intake is another suggestion.
"Arsenic is a natural component of the earth’s crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land. It is highly toxic in its inorganic form. Fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, dairy products and cereals can also be dietary sources of arsenic, although exposure from these foods is generally much lower compared to exposure through contaminated groundwater. In seafood, arsenic is mainly found in its less toxic organic form." (World Health Organization)
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Hello Brionna,
Recently, I learned that bed sheets are treated with chemicals to reduce wrinkles. After this eye opening experience, I have recently purchased a set of sheets that are made from organic cotton and not treated with any chemicals. Not easy to find.
Rinsing brown rice, even white rice, well until the water is clear is a recommendation if you are concerned about the amount of arsenic in the grain. Limiting intake is another suggestion.
"Arsenic is a natural component of the earth’s crust and is widely distributed throughout the environment in the air, water and land. It is highly toxic in its inorganic form. Fish, shellfish, meat, poultry, dairy products and cereals can also be dietary sources of arsenic, although exposure from these foods is generally much lower compared to exposure through contaminated groundwater. In seafood, arsenic is mainly found in its less toxic organic form." (World Health Organization)
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March 20, 2014 - 4:40pmMaryann
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