Welcome to Episode 225 of Autism Parenting Secrets. 

This week, we’re diving deeper into food and uncovering a hidden danger that might be impacting you and your child on the spectrum: oxalates. 

These compounds, often found in popular 'superfoods,' can fuel inflammation and disrupt gut and brain health. 

Our guest, Sally K. Norton, author of *Toxic Superfoods*, will break down what you need to know about oxalates and how to make healthier food choices for your family. 

If you’ve ever wondered why certain 'healthy' foods might be causing problems, you won’t want to miss this.

The secret this week is…

Avoid TOXIC Superfoods

You'll Discover:

• What Are Oxalates And How They Emerged (6:00)
• Some Surprising Facts About Oxalic Acid (8:54)
• What You Need To Know About Kidney Stones (11:53)
• The Downside of Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Diets (15:11)
• Testing Options And Their Limitations (22:11)
• Why It’s All About The Dosage And A Common Mistake To Avoid (24:05)
• The Many Ways Oxalates Wreak Havoc (25:25)
• A Key Resource That Demystifies Oxalate Levels In Foods (31:25)
• Plants DON’T Want Us To Eat Them (34:17)
• Why Almond Milk Is Worse Than Almonds (40:32)
• How To Undo Oxalate Poisoning, Including Kidney Stones (42:07)
• A Case To Address Oxalates Now (48:19)

About Our Guest:

Sally K. Norton, MPH, holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a master’s degree in Public Health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research. Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her book, Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better, which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold. 

SallyKNorton.com

https://www.instagram.com/sknorton/

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https://www.youtube.com/@sknorton

https://x.com/BetterLowOx

References in The Episode:

• Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick--and How to Get Better by Sally K. Norton MPH
• Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods by Sally K. Norton
• SafeTechNC.org
• The Plant Paradox: The Hidden Dangers in "Healthy" Foods That Cause Disease and Weight Gain by Steven R. Gundry MD
• The VP Foundation

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