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RICE IS POISONING YOU?

September 28, 202501:41
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You'll be surprised how much arsenic
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there's in rice these days.
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People kill each other with arsenic.
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It's a very very strong poison. White
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rice is a staple food of many people and
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they cannot live without it. So I run
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into this problem all the time. So I
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tell them that this is what you're going
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to do. You're going to first and
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foremost soak your rice in water and
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then discard the water after an
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overnight soak because it contains
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arsenic in it and other heavy metals.
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You'll be surprised how much arsenic
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there's in rice these days. You see see
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the problem we have our sourcing of our
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foods. I mean here as a cardiologist has
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to talk to his patients about how to
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cook rice.
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What is arsenic for people that don't
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know?
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It's a heavy metal that is found in the
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soil and the water is in contaminated
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soil and water and in these patty fields
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are now full of arsenic.
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It's a poison, isn't it? People I watch
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a lot of true crime. People kill each
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other with arsenic. It's a very very
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strong poison and it'll slowly kill you.
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You cool the rice in the refrigerator
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and then you eat the rice the next day
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by reheating it. Now what you've done is
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you've created resistance starch.
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Now what's going to happen is that that
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rice is not going to have the same
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insulin effect in your body and weight
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gain effect and changes in your
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metabolism because it's now got
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resistant starch. Resistant starch means
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that those molecules have all bound to
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each other. They don't they resist
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absorption and digestion until they get
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to your colon. And then who's going to
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eat it? Your bacteria. So you're
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basically feeding the bacteria with your
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rice. So if you're going to have rice,
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this is the way you're going to do it.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, listeners are taken on a surprising journey into the world of rice and arsenic, where a cardiologist shares eye-opening insights about a staple food that many can't live without. The discussion dives deep into the hidden dangers lurking in rice, revealing how soaking it overnight can significantly reduce arsenic levels and other heavy metals. This practical advice not only addresses health concerns but also transforms the way we think about cooking and consuming rice. The episode is a blend of science and culinary wisdom, highlighting the importance of food sourcing and preparation in our daily lives. As the cardiologist explains the concept of resistant starch, listeners learn how to make rice healthier and more beneficial for gut bacteria, turning a simple grain into a powerhouse of nutrition. With a mix of humor and seriousness, this episode is both informative and engaging, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in food safety and health.

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Episode Highlights

  • Cooking Rice Safely
    Soaking rice overnight can reduce arsenic and heavy metals.
    “You're going to first and foremost soak your rice in water.”
    @ 00m 14s
    September 28, 2025
  • Resistant Starch Benefits
    Cooling and reheating rice creates resistant starch, improving metabolism.
    “Now what's going to happen is that rice is not going to have the same insulin effect.”
    @ 01m 06s
    September 28, 2025

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Key Moments

  • Cooking Tips00:14
  • Metabolism Boost01:06