In this episode Dr. Abby and Sally K. Norton delve into the often-overlooked topic of oxalates, exploring their impact on health and nutrition. Sally shares her personal journey of discovering the detrimental effects of oxalates in her diet, leading to various health issues. The conversation covers the basics of oxalates, their presence in common foods, and the symptoms of oxalate toxicity. Sally emphasizes the importance of understanding oxalates in relation to chronic conditions and the role of diet in managing health. In this conversation, Sally K. Norton, MPH, discusses the historical context of food consumption and its evolution, particularly focusing on oxalates and their impact on health. She explains the dangers of high oxalate foods, the importance of awareness regarding oxalate consumption, and provides insights into low oxalate diets. The discussion also touches on the addictive nature of certain high oxalate foods and offers resources for further learning about oxalates and their effects on health.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Oxalates and Sally K. Norton

03:04 Sally's Journey to Discovering Oxalates

06:01 Understanding Oxalates: The Basics

08:58 The Impact of Oxalates on Health

12:02 Oxalates in Common Foods

15:07 Symptoms of Oxalate Toxicity

17:58 The Connection Between Oxalates and Chronic Conditions

21:03 The Role of Diet in Oxalate Exposure

24:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

24:40 Historical Context of Oxalate Poisoning

26:06 Identifying High Oxalate Foods

28:39 The Dangers of Green Drinks

30:21 Understanding Oxalate Awareness

32:32 Navigating Low Oxalate Diets

34:05 Low Oxalate Fruits and Vegetables

36:18 The Addictive Nature of High Oxalate Foods

37:41 Resources for Learning About Oxalates

39:19 Detoxing from Oxalates

Learn more:

Sally K. Norton's book, “Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better” is available everywhere books are sold., The Data Companion to Toxic Superfoods is available at https://sallyknorton.com/toxic_superfoods/data_companion. Sally’s latest project, the long awaited cookbook, Sally’s Recipe Collection, is filled with amazing recipes; it can be found at Shop.SallyKNorton.com. For more information, visit SallyKNorton.com or follow Sally on YouTube and social media. She’s @sknorton and @toxicsuperfoods_oxalate_book (on Instagram), @BeFreeToThrive  (on Facebook), and @BetterLowOx (on X)   

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