Rice is a staple on the lunch table for many people, but it is important to eat rice in moderation so that it is healthy, and not cooking rice properly can be dangerous to your health, as a recent study says that not cooking rice properly can cause cancer, according to For the report published on the “Times of India” website.
All the foods we eat these days are full of chemicals, and we don’t realize that we are ingesting a lot of these daily, which can cause many health problems in the future.
What does the study say?
According to a recent study by Queen’s University Belfast in England, an industrial chemical and pesticide in the soil can make rice dangerous, and can even lead to arsenic poisoning in many cases.
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Another study
Not a single study, but rather several, claims that rice is a carcinogen and promotes the formation of cancer.
In another study, women participated in the California Teachers’ Study, which began in the mid-1990s to identify potential risk factors for breast and other cancers. During follow-up, 9,400 participants developed cancer, with breast and lung cancer cases being the highest.
arsenic damage
Arsenic is a chemical found in various minerals, it is used to make industrial insecticides and pesticides, and there are some countries that have a high level of arsenic in groundwater, but if we are exposed to this chemical for a long time through food or water, it may lead to arsenic poisoning. .
In case of arsenic poisoning, a person can suffer from symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and even cancer. According to the study, rice contains a high level of arsenic, therefore, if it is not cooked properly it may lead to health problems in the future.
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The right way to eat rice to prevent poisoning
There is no need to give up your favorite rice, as according to a study conducted by Queen’s University Belfast, the best way to get rid of arsenic from rice is to soak it overnight in water before cooking, as this method can reduce the levels of toxins in rice by 80%.