Microwave, Rice Cooker Users Alert: Improper Rice Cooking Poses Health Risks!

• Modern cooking methods like microwaves and electric rice cookers are convenient but raise health concerns.
• Many cook rice without soaking, believing it's correct, but experts warn against losing nutritional benefits.
• Soaking rice improves nutrient absorption, helps control Glycemic Index (GI), and aids digestion.
• Soaking reduces phytic acid, an anti-nutrient, making minerals like iron, calcium, and zinc more absorbable.
• Thoroughly washing, soaking, and cooking rice with fresh water significantly reduces toxic heavy metals like arsenic.