> The study I saw implied that most of the metals were on the surface as dust, so you could rinse about 60% off.

  > The newer studies suggest surface contamination is a much bigger factor.

interesting!

then maybe i dont need to overdo it with rice, sounds good.

  > That's also another 'pro' in the column for cleaning your vegetables with white vinegar instead of soap. 

sounds good, sometimes i skip the rinsing and washing but that is good motivation to keep it up, thanks!