The USA Rice Federation says, "Studies show that including white or brown ... same way conventional rice does, so don't rely on organic to have less arsenic. The gluten-free grains amaranth ...

Unlike white rice, it still contains the bran layer and the germ, both of which pack a significant amount of nutrients. For example, brown rice bran contains the flavonoid antioxidants apigenin ...

It also means that white rice contains fewer nutrients than brown rice. But this does not mean that white rice is inherently bad for you, though it is less healthy, says Elizabeth Ryan ...