Packed with nutrients, this variant owes its purple colour to a pigment called anthocyanin, which has potent antioxidant properties.

The gluten-free grains amaranth ... You may be able to cut your exposure to inorganic arsenic in any type of rice by rinsing raw rice thoroughly before cooking, using a ratio of 6 cups water ...

They should also develop types of rice that take up less arsenic ... and amaranth are among other options for those on a gluten-free diet, though they have not been studied as much.

Rice noodles are common in Asian cuisine, and are also popular in the United States since the noodles are gluten-free. We love them in soups, salads and stir-fries like pad Thai, but one of our ...