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Arsenic in Rice: What Parents Need to Know + Early Puberty & Breakfast Myths Debunked

Arsenic in Rice: What Parents Need to Know + Early Puberty & Breakfast Myths Debunked

Update: 2025-06-17
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Rice is a pantry staple — but should you be worried about what’s really hiding inside it?

In today’s episode of The Nutrition Couch, Leanne and Susie unpack some eye-opening new data on arsenic levels in Australian rice and rice-based snacks. From lunchbox favourites to your sushi roll, we break down the facts, risks, and simple swaps to help you make safer, smarter choices — especially if you’ve got little ones.

Also in this episode:

  • Early puberty in girls: Could diet quality matter more than weight?
  • Breakfast timing: Should you eat if you’re not hungry in the morning?
  • Product review: Cauliflower gnocchi — the low-carb swap worth trying?

Whether you’re a health-conscious parent, navigating hormone changes, or just curious about your breakfast habits — this episode is packed with practical, evidence-based advice you can act on straight away.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Arsenic in Rice: What Parents Need to Know + Early Puberty & Breakfast Myths Debunked

Arsenic in Rice: What Parents Need to Know + Early Puberty & Breakfast Myths Debunked

Susie Burrell & Leanne Ward