A new Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of arsenic and cadmium in over 100 rice products sold in the US. Experts warn that regular consumption, especially by children, may lead to developmental issues, reduced IQ, and other long-term health problems. The report urges parents to limit rice intake in kids’ diets and diversify grain options.
We don't expect our food, the water we drink, or the air we breathe to contain dangerous metals. However, the topic of heavy metal toxicity is getting more attention these days. While certain careers expose people to heavy metals on a larger scale, the average person is already exposed to heavy metals in the course of normal life. Some metals are needed in a small amount to mineralize the body, and that's not a problem. But when we have low-level, consistent exposure to dangerous metals, it's possible that they can build up in the body and cause toxicity symptoms.
Click on to discover what a heavy metal detox is, and decide if you need to make the food and lifestyle choices to support it.