Miscellaneous
What are heavy metals and why are they in our food? In this episode Dr. Ashley Salomon, MD, provides examples of toxic heavy metals, the big food offenders, and the symptoms and illnesses associated with heavy metal exposure. You’ll learn what foods can protect us plus hear about some great alternatives to foods that are high in heavy metals. Brown or white rice? How should you rinse rice? If you’re a fan of sushi, seafood, rice and/or wine, you’ll want to listen to this one! In this podcast you’ll hear:1:00 - Dr. Salomon’s educational and professional background3:25 - What is functional medicine10:20 - Examples of heavy metals12:00 - Symptoms and illnesses associated with heavy metal exposure16:37 - Arsenic in rice; brown rice v. white rice17:40 - Recommendation for soaking rice18:45 - Mercury in fish; fish with higher metal levels v. lower metal levels20:20 - Who should avoid foods with heavy metals22:50 - Alternatives to foods with high heavy metal levels24:00 - Water and water filtration26:00 - Protective foods 29:00 - Pesticides and heavy metals30:45 - Wine31:40 - Heavy metals in medicinal herbs & supplements34:00 - More on wine and heavy metals37:30 - Testing for heavy metals