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In late 2012 we released our original report on arsenic in rice, in which we found measurable levels in almost all of the 60 rice varieties and rice products we tested. Our most recent testing ...

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The rice diet involves almost entirely fruit and rice. It was originally used to treat kidney failure and high blood pressure ...

So do all grains have gluten? Nope. Rice, quinoa, buckwheat, and millet are all gluten free. If you're thinking about giving your diet a makeover, talk to your doctor or a dietitian first.

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Jasmine Garsd is an Argentine-American journalist living in New York. She is currently NPR's immigration correspondent and the host of The Last Cup. She started her career as the co-host of Alt ...

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