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Never pour this down the sink! This water is a mineral bomb and supports your health! Hubert Czer...
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Never pour this down the sink! This water is a mineral bomb and supports your health! Hubert Czer...

Hubert Czerniak
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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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TL;DR

The four things you'd lose by not watching

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Hubert Czerniak reveals that yucca flowers can be turned into a phosphorus-rich salad, offering a natural alternative to cola or expensive supplements.

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He demonstrates how to reclaim the water from boiling ecological potatoes—normally discarded—as a mineral-rich, hunger-curbing hot drink, using it during a multi-day fast.

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A simple iodine test on potato water shows starch content, explaining its satiety effect and linking to old farming tricks.

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The episode also promotes specific products like carrageenan-free cream and Kłodawa salt, and ends with a sponsored ad for a supplement store.

Protocols

Concrete recipes — what, when, how much, and why

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Yucca Flower Phosphorus Salad

WhatHarvest fresh yucca flowers, rinse them, then toss with high-quality carrageenan-free cream, Kłodawa salt, and black pepper. Serve as a side dish with pork chops, ribs, or knuckle.
WhenAs a meal accompaniment, particularly when seeking a natural boost of phosphorus.
DoseA standard salad portion; no specific measured dose.
For whomAnyone looking for dietary phosphorus; those who enjoy foraging or gardening. The speaker consumed it himself.
WhyYucca flowers are a rich source of naturally occurring phosphorus, providing a pleasant way to meet mineral needs without resorting to cola or pricey supplements.
CaveatsOnly use flowers from plants that have not been sprayed with pesticides or grown with synthetic fertilizers. Ensure correct plant identification to avoid toxic look-alikes. Not a substitute for medical treatment for phosphate deficiency.

Czerniak begins by bemoaning the difficulty of obtaining phosphorus. He notes that supplements are costly and some people ironically drink cola for its phosphoric acid. He found that yucca flowers offer a solution. In the video, he walks to a patch of yucca plants, harvests a basket of the white blossoms, and prepares the salad on camera. The preparation is minimalist to let the flower flavor shine: only cream, salt, and pepper. He claims the taste is reminiscent of raw cabbage heart but far more delicate and refined, especially with cream. He encourages viewers to try it themselves, invoking 'Nullius in verba'—don't take his word, verify.

Mechanism

Plants concentrate phosphorus in their flowers for reproductive processes; consuming the flowers provides bioavailable phosphorus. No quantitative data is provided, but the speaker asserts high phosphorus content based on general plant physiology.

Personal experience

He already ate it and declares it excellent: 'jadłem już, jest wyśmienita'.

Bierzemy teraz śmietankę dobrej jakości bez karagenów. Wstrząsamy, zdejmujemy i dodajemy do naszych kwiatuszków. Dodajemy też troszkę soli, naturalnie tej, którą lubimy najbardziej, czyli kłodawskiej. Bierzemy też troszkę pieprzu czarnego, żeby dać takie troszkę pikanterii i mamy bardzo dobrą sałatkę do dzisiejszego obiadku.

Also said
“Sałatka z juki ma smak jak taki jak głąb kapusty, tylko że bardzo delikatny, subtelny w smaku, ze śmietaną zdecydowanie lepsze niż wszelkiej maści sałaty.”— Gives a sensory comparison to familiar foods.

Potato Cooking Water Mineral Drink

WhatAfter boiling organically grown potatoes (manure-fertilized, no glyphosate), strain the water. Pour some of this potato water into a glass, top up with freshly boiled water, add a pinch of Kłodawa salt, and sip while warm.
WhenAs a hunger-curbing beverage between meals or during fasting windows. Drink while warm for best effect.
DoseOne glass as needed; the speaker reports satiety lasting from 40 minutes to over 2 hours per serving.
For whomPeople seeking to reduce snacking, extend fasting intervals, or reclaim nutrients from an otherwise wasted resource. Only suitable for those with access to certified organic potatoes.
WhyThe water leaches minerals like potassium and phosphorus, and soluble starch from the potatoes. Combined with salt, it provides electrolytes and a gradual energy release that suppresses appetite and extends fasting comfort.
CaveatsCrucially, potatoes must be ecological—grown without synthetic pesticides (like glyphosate) or artificial fertilizers; otherwise, the water concentrates harmful residues. Individuals with nightshade sensitivities or diabetes should consult a doctor, as starch may impact blood sugar. This is a personal protocol, not a clinically tested one.

Czerniak presents potato water as a 'mineral bomb' that most households waste. He evokes nostalgia by recalling that farmers once fed this water to pigs, and those pigs were famously healthy. By drinking it, we reclaim that nutrition. The preparation is shown step by step: straining the cooked potatoes, mixing the water with fresh hot water, and salting with his preferred Kłodawa salt. He stresses the ecological origin of the potatoes multiple times. To prove the starch content, he performs the iodine test. The overall message is a blend of frugality, traditional wisdom, and self-experimentation.

Mechanism

Boiling potatoes solubilizes minerals (phosphorus, potassium, etc.) and amylose/amylopectin starches into the water. The starch, confirmed by the black iodine reaction, contributes to the drink's viscosity and likely delays gastric emptying, providing a slow energy release. Sodium from the added salt helps maintain electrolyte balance and may further enhance satiety signaling.

Personal experience

The speaker is on his second day of fasting with this drink as a mainstay and attests to its hunger-blunting power, claiming it works for him for up to two hours per glass.

Teraz odsedzamy ziemniaczki. Właśnie tak. I ta woda będzie dla nas najważniejsza. Teraz przygotowujemy sobie napój. Tą wodę z ziemniaków dolewamy trochę do szklanki, a następnie bierzemy gorącą wodę przygotowaną. Teraz dolewamy tą wodę do naszej wody z ziemniaczków i będziemy sobie spokojnie popijać.

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“Co nam daje? Nie dość, że możemy się napić, gorącą wodą żeśmy zalali, więc jest ciepło. Możemy dłużej nie jeść, ale woda z solą, jeżeli jesteśmy głodni, na 40 minut do godziny, zapewnia nam, że nie będziemy głodni.”— Summarizes the dual benefit of warmth and appetite suppression.
“Naturalnie ziemniak musi być ekologiczny, a więc nie na nawozach sztucznych, a na oborniku.”— Emphasizes the non-negotiable requirement for organic origin.

Multi-Day Fasting with Potato Water, Blueberry, H₂O₂, and Lugol's

WhatA personal multi-day fasting protocol where the only consumables are potato water drink, a blueberry preparation ('błękit z gumisiowych jagód'), and morning diluted hydrogen peroxide with Lugol's iodine.
WhenDuring extended fasts lasting more than 24 hours, as practiced by the speaker.
DoseNo precise doses given. He starts the day with water containing H₂O₂ and a bit of Lugol's, then drinks potato water as needed throughout the day, alongside the unspecified blueberry product. He is on day two at the time of recording.
For whomThe speaker only (anecdotal). He does not explicitly recommend this to others, only showcases his personal practice.
WhyThe combination of minerals (potato water), antioxidants (blueberry), and potentially metabolism-altering substances (H₂O₂, iodine) is claimed to sustain energy and markedly reduce hunger, allowing longer fasting without discomfort.
CaveatsHighly experimental and not evidence-based. Ingesting hydrogen peroxide and Lugol's iodine carries risks (oxidative stress, thyroid disruption). Not advisable without professional medical supervision. Do not replicate without thorough research.

Towards the end of the video, Czerniak shares that he is currently fasting and describes his exact intake. This serves as a live demonstration: he is not just theorizing but doing. He notes the potato water keeps him satiated for hours. The inclusion of H₂O₂ and Lugol's is mentioned matter-of-factly, as a known part of his routine. This protocol is deeply personal and rooted in his 'do-it-yourself' health philosophy, encouraging viewers to observe and experiment for themselves, as captured in his closing call to 'kombinujcie, Polak potrafi'.

Mechanism

No scientific mechanism is elaborated. The potato water supplies starch and minerals; the blueberry provides polyphenols; H₂O₂ is promoted in some fringe circles for oxygenation; Lugol's iodine delivers iodine/iodide. The proposed effect is appetite suppression and metabolic support during fasting, but this is speculative.

Personal experience

He is actively on day two of this exact regimen during filming, reporting success in managing hunger.

Dzisiaj jestem na w drugą dobę. Wczoraj pierwszy dzień, który tylko spożywałem, wodę taką, ale oprócz tego błękit z gumisiowych jagód. Rano zaczynałem od wody, wiadomo, H2O2, trochę płynu Lugola, ale na wodzie. I to było wszystko.

Also said
“Tak naprawdę mnie trzyma ponad godzinę, półtorej, nawet dwie.”— Reinforces the efficacy claim from direct experience.

What's new

Personal practice updates, fresh positions, predictions

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yucca-flower-phosphorus-source

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Using edible yucca flowers to make a salad that provides natural phosphorus, circumventing the need for cola or costly supplements.

Why this matters: Challenges the common belief that dietary phosphorus is hard to obtain without supplements or unhealthy drinks, instead highlighting a foraged, garden-available option.

Background

Phosphorus is an essential mineral often showing low in blood tests. While farmers add phosphorus to fields for crop flowering, many people lack dietary sources and resort to cola for its phosphoric acid. Supplements are expensive.

Czerniak opens the episode by framing two wasted household resources. The first is phosphorus. He notes that while we know phosphorus is vital, it's underappreciated and underconsumed. Some people even drink Coca-Cola for its phosphorus content—an unhealthy workaround. He then presents yucca flowers as an elegant solution. On his land, he harvests the white blooms, insisting they are edible and highly nutritious. The salad preparation is simple: fresh flowers, high-quality cream without carrageenan, Kłodawa salt, and black pepper. He has taste-tested it and compares the flavor to a very delicate cabbage heart, superior to common lettuces. The underlying message is that pleasure and health can be combined: 'Mamy przyjemne z pożytecznym.' Phosphorus from flowers beats cola any day. He urges viewers to verify for themselves in the spirit of 'Nullius in verba'—take nobody's word.

Personal experience

He says he has already eaten the salad and found it excellent: 'jadłem już, jest wyśmienita'.

roślina w kwiatach ma dużo fosforu. Mamy przyjemne z pożytecznym. Fosforu nie musimy pozyskiwać z Coca-Coli. Możemy go pozyskać z kwiatów.

Also said
“Sałatka z juki ma smak jak taki jak głąb kapusty, tylko że bardzo delikatny, subtelny w smaku, ze śmietaną zdecydowanie lepsze niż wszelkiej maści sałaty.”— Describes the taste and asserts it is better than common salads.

potato-water-mineral-bomb

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Reclaiming the water from boiling organic potatoes as a drink, recapturing leached minerals and starch that are typically poured down the drain.

Why this matters: Reverses the near-universal household habit of discarding potato water, revealing its nutritional value and historic use for livestock health.

Background

Historically, farmers gave potato cooking water to pigs, contributing to their robustness. Today, we waste this mineral-rich liquid without a second thought. The water contains potassium, phosphorus, and other soluble minerals, as well as starch.

Czerniak presents his second 'underestimated' resource: potato water. He boils his own ecologically grown potatoes (no glyphosate, only manure fertilizer) and instead of pouring the water away, he strains it and uses it to prepare a hot drink. Mixing the potato water with additional hot water and a pinch of Kłodawa salt yields a warming beverage that he claims not only provides essential minerals but also powerfully suppresses hunger. He cites the old saying that farmers gave the best to their pigs, which made Polish pigs famously healthy. By drinking it, we reclaim that lost nutrition. He also demonstrates that adding Lugol's iodine turns the water black, proving substantial starch content, much like flour used to thicken cream—a trick unscrupulous farmers once used. This empirical proof adds credibility to the satiety claim. He frames it as a patriotic, practical hack: 'Polak potrafi' (a Pole can manage).

Personal experience

Czerniak reports being on the second day of a fast consuming only this potato water and 'błękit z gumisiowych jagód' (a blueberry preparation), plus morning H₂O₂ and Lugol's, and feels sustained for hours.

Woda, którą gotujemy najczęściej wylewamy do zlewu, a jest to najcenniejsze z tego wszystkiego.

Also said
“Zawsze się mówiło, że to co najlepsze on wylawają rolnicy świnią. Dlatego świnie polskie były takie zdrowe. A teraz my nie marnujemy tych zasobów.”— Links the practice to traditional animal husbandry and health.
“Możemy dłużej nie jeść, ale woda z solą, jeżeli jesteśmy głodni, na 40 minut do godziny, zapewnia nam, że nie będziemy głodni. Tak naprawdę mnie trzyma ponad godzinę, półtorej, nawet dwie.”— Quantifies the hunger-suppressing effect from personal trial.

iodine-starch-test-potato-water

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Demonstration that adding Lugol's iodine to potato water turns it black, confirming the presence of starch responsible for satiety.

Why this matters: Provides a visual, do-it-yourself chemical test that links the satiety effect to measurable starch content, referencing historical food adulteration tricks.

Background

The starch-iodine reaction is well known; farmers historically used flour to thicken cream deceitfully. Here it serves as a homemade assay for potato water's carbohydrate content.

During the potato water segment, Czerniak grabs his bottle of Lugol's iodine solution and drips it into the cooled potato water. The mixture immediately turns black, the classic starch-iodine complex. He explains this is the same reaction seen when flour is added to cream—a fraud farmers employed to fake thicker cream. By showing this, he invites viewers to perform the test themselves and draw conclusions about the water's potential as a thick, satiating drink. The segment ends with a call to creativity: 'Wyciągajcie sami wnioski, kombinujcie. Polak potrafi.'

Przekonałem się o tym zakraplając płyn Lugola do tej wody z ziemniaków. Robiło się czarne, tak jak przy tych wszystkich mąkach, którymi rolnik w dawnych czasach oszukiwał śmietanę i wsypywał, żeby zagęścić śmietankę na śmietanę.

fasting-with-potato-water

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A personal multi-day fasting regimen centered on potato water, supplemented with blueberry extract, hydrogen peroxide, and Lugol's iodine.

Why this matters: Presents an unconventional, self-experimented fasting protocol that uses starchy potato water to manage hunger, challenging the dogma of pure water-only fasts.

Background

Extended fasting typically restricts intake to water only; here, potato water provides minerals and carbohydrates, aiming to ease the fasting experience without fully breaking it in the traditional sense.

Czerniak describes his current state: he is on the second day of a fast. The day before, he consumed only the potato water drink and a preparation called 'błękit z gumisiowych jagód' (likely a blueberry extract or gummy). His morning starts with water spiked with hydrogen peroxide and a bit of Lugol's iodine—a controversial addition. Throughout the day, he drinks the salted potato water whenever hunger strikes, claiming it keeps him satiated for 1.5 to 2 hours per serving. This personal anecdote is not presented as a universal prescription but as an example of what he practices, under the 'try it yourself' ethos. It underscores his broader message of self-reliance and rediscovering traditional wisdom.

Personal experience

He is currently on the second day and feels good; the potato water has been his primary sustenance alongside the blueberry product and morning oxidant/iodine mix.

Dzisiaj jestem na w drugą dobę. Wczoraj pierwszy dzień, który tylko spożywałem, wodę taką, ale oprócz tego błękit z gumisiowych jagód. Rano zaczynałem od wody, wiadomo, H2O2, trochę płynu Lugola, ale na wodzie. I to było wszystko.

Also said
“Tak naprawdę mnie trzyma ponad godzinę, półtorej, nawet dwie.”— Reinforces the satiety claim with personal timing.

Recommendations

Products, supplements, and tools mentioned in the episode

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Carrageenan-free cream (śmietanka dobrej jakości bez karagenów)

Product

Used as the dressing base for the yucca flower salad, emphasized for quality.

Czerniak specifically instructs to use cream without carrageenan, a common thickener that some consumers avoid due to digestive concerns. He does not mention a brand; he simply shakes the carton, opens it, and pours.

Bierzemy teraz śmietankę dobrej jakości bez karagenów.

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Kłodawa salt (sól kłodawska)

Product

Added to both the yucca salad and the potato water drink, described as the naturally preferred salt.

This is a specific regional salt from Kłodawa, Poland, unrefined and promoted by the speaker as the most natural choice. He does not disclose ties; it fits his overall preference for traditional, minimally processed foods.

Dodajemy też troszkę soli, naturalnie tej, którą lubimy najbardziej, czyli kłodawskiej.

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Organic/ecological potatoes (ziemniaki ekologiczne, na oborniku)

Product

The essential ingredient for making the potato water drink; must be grown without glyphosate or synthetic fertilizers, using only manure.

Czerniak repeatedly stresses that the potato water protocol is only safe and beneficial with ecological potatoes. Conventional potatoes may contain systemic pesticides and fertiliser residues that concentrate in the cooking water, negating the health benefits.

vs alternatives

Contrasts sharply with conventional potatoes which he warns against due to Roundup (glyphosate) and artificial fertilizer use.

Personal experience

He uses his own or trusted organically grown potatoes.

Naturalnie ziemniak musi być ekologiczny, a więc nie na nawozach sztucznych, a na oborniku.

Also said
“starajcie się, żeby były ze źródeł ekologicznych, czyli żeby nie były pryskane randapem, żeby nie były nawożone nawozami sztucznymi, tylko obornikiem.”— Names glyphosate (Roundup) explicitly and mandates manure-based fertilization.
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Lugol's iodine (płyn Lugola)

Supplement

Used in two ways: as a reagent to test starch in potato water, and as a personal daily supplement in his fasting regimen.

Lugol's is a strong iodine/iodide solution. Czerniak keeps a bottle handy and uses it to demonstrate the starch reaction. He also mentions taking 'trochę płynu Lugola' in his morning water. He does not specify dosage. Iodine supplementation is controversial; while some alternative health circles advocate it for thyroid support, official health bodies warn against unsupervised use due to risks of thyroid dysfunction.

Personal experience

He consumes it daily as part of his routine.

trochę płynu Lugola, ale na wodzie.

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Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)

Supplement

Added to morning drinking water during his fast; mentioned casually as part of his daily protocol.

The speaker mentions 'H2O2' in the same breath as Lugol's iodine. Ingesting food-grade hydrogen peroxide is a fringe practice with significant safety concerns, as it can cause oxidative damage to tissues. Czerniak treats it as a familiar part of his routine, but offers no explanation or dosing. This is purely anecdotal and not endorsed by mainstream medicine.

Personal experience

Part of his morning ritual: 'Rano zaczynałem od wody, wiadomo, H2O2'.

wiadomo, H2O2, trochę płynu Lugola, ale na wodzie.

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Blueberry gummy/extract (błękit z gumisiowych jagód)

Supplement

Consumed alongside potato water during his multi-day fast; exact nature unclear, likely a blueberry-derived supplement.

The phrase suggests a chewy or gummy blueberry product, possibly an extract or candy. He mentions it only once as the sole solid-ish accompaniment to his liquid fasting regimen. No brand or further details are provided, making it a minor recommendation in his personal toolkit.

Personal experience

He consumes it during his current fast.

oprócz tego błękit z gumisiowych jagód.

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DisclosureClearly sponsored segment at the end of the video. The host or narrator promotes the online supplement store, citing declining nutrients in food as the reason to supplement.

The segment argues that modern lifestyle, exercise, and diet alone are insufficient due to drastically reduced vitamin levels in food. It then directs viewers to the online store 'bezpieczne suplementy' at www.bezpiecznasuplementacja.pl, with a guarantee of satisfaction.

Odwiedź bezpieczne suplementy w sklepie remedium www.bezpiecznasuplementacja.pl. A my gwarantujemy, że będziesz zadowolony.

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“Konieczne jest jednak suplementowanie z tego względu, że ilość witamin drastycznie spadła w żywności.”— States the claimed justification for visiting the store.
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Notable quotes

Lines worth pulling out — contrarian, specific, or perfectly phrased

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Fosforu nie musimy pozyskiwać z Coca-Coli. Możemy go pozyskać z kwiatów.
Directly contrasts a popular junk source of phosphorus with a natural, homegrown alternative.
Woda, którą gotujemy najczęściej wylewamy do zlewu, a jest to najcenniejsze z tego wszystkiego.
Encapsulates the core message of revaluing kitchen waste as a nutritional treasure.
Zawsze się mówiło, że to co najlepsze on wylawają rolnicy świnią. Dlatego świnie polskie były takie zdrowe.
Uses a nostalgic, folkloric anecdote to justify drinking potato water for health.
Nulius inverba. Nie wierzcie na słowo, a zobaczycie, że zyskacie.
Invokes the Royal Society's motto to encourage personal experimentation over blind trust.
Wyciągajcie sami wnioski, kombinujcie. Polak potrafi.
Empowers viewers to experiment and improvise, appealing to national resourcefulness.
Możemy dłużej nie jeść, ale woda z solą, jeżeli jesteśmy głodni, na 40 minut do godziny, zapewnia nam, że nie będziemy głodni. Tak naprawdę mnie trzyma ponad godzinę, półtorej, nawet dwie.
Offers a specific, testable claim for the hunger-curbing power of the mineral drink.

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