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Rice or Quinoa? Which is better?
Posted on August 28, 2013 Leave a Comment
On a side-to-side comparison, quinoa is a superior grain to whole grain rice. Quinoa has more protein, more fiber and fewer carbohydrates than brown rice. It was recently revealed that all rice contains arsenic and everyone was advised to reduce rice consumption. I don’t want to eat poison! The first time I tried quinoa was […]
Apple Sauce and Rice, Are They Worth the Risk?
Posted on July 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
A few months ago after I heard that rice has arsenic in it due to the soil content, I stopped eating rice altogether. White rice is supposed to have less arsenic since the outer kernel is removed. Brown rice is supposed to be healthier because it has the outer kernel, making it more fibrous. The conundrum: […]
