Pudding with a little danger “We stir together as it should be: A drop of hemlock juice, probably unheard of. A little alum binds the porridge, Paired with castor oil, thick as porridge. A sip of mercury gives a shine, The pudding shimmers, deadly in the dance. Arsenic in traces, which adds spice, This will…
Hey, I would like to switch to more whole grain products. Whole grain products (as far as I understand) do not cause blood sugar to rise so much (because of the GI) But is whole grain rice recommended now or less so because of the arsenic?
Here's the scenario: I was late for an appointment and, completely out of breath, got into the elevator that was supposed to take me to the floor I needed to go to. The buttons inside were shredded, and the glass and foil were shattered. The metal plates with numbers next to the buttons, however, were…
You often hear that rice isn't so healthy because it contains heavy metals (arsenic). Rice cakes, etc., are especially discouraged for small children. I just wonder why we worry about it here, while in other parts of the world people practically only eat rice. Or do Asians, for example, really all have an increased risk…
I just consumed 160g of steamed basmati rice. Is it harmful because of the arsenic content?
Hello! This might be a bit of a strange question…but arsenic is, or can be, contained in rice, and you absorb it by eating it. Now I'd like to fill a pillow with rice. Can the arsenic also be absorbed through my skin when I lie on the pillow? Through the rice? Or is the…
Hello everyone, first of all: Why I want to know this is like this: I have heard lots of different versions about it and now I wanted to know which one is true. Please don't misunderstand me. My question is: I really like crime novels and have heard a lot about arsenic poisoning. But there…
I've been eating about one pack (100g) a day for the past two years. Now I've read that rice cakes are unhealthy. Should I be worried?
Rice should be washed before cooking because of the arsenic. Since I have celiac disease, I occasionally need rice flour for baking. I grind it myself. However, it's important that the flour is dry before grinding. So, can I wash rice and then dry it in the oven with residual heat, and then store and…
Hi everyone, I like reading and watching crime novels and wanted to know why people always throw up so violently from arsenic. I understand that it makes them sick and then they throw up, but why so often and so violently? I've always wanted to know and googled it, but haven't found an answer. Do…
The following situation exists: on the window in the room opposite mine, there is a string of lights in the shape of icicles, clamped into the curtain holder. I love to air out the room for long periods with the windows wide open. I did that several times in that room. This time, the powerful…
I actually eat a lot of rice every day. How much rice do you eat? It says here: "In conclusion, it should be said that the occasional consumption of rice, as is customary in Central European cuisine, is considered harmless compared to the use of rice as a staple food, as is the case in…