50. Oxalates and Toxic Superfoods with Sally Norton

in 2019 Liam Hemsworth announced his spinach smoothies were the cause of his kidney stones. Even though the health risks of plant oxalates are only just coming to light, scientists have been aware of them for over a hundred years. Could your super healthy diet be causing your mysterious symptoms? Sally Norton is the leading expert in the charge against plant oxalates and is on a mission to help you make more informed choices when it comes to your fruit and vegetable purchases. Sally's an ivy-league nutritionist, holds a Masters in Public Health, a speaker and author of the best selling book 'Toxic Superfoods'. This conversation isn't to cause fear about plant foods, but rather an easy way to make better choices about which to include in your meals every day. Here are the fascinating highlights: 05:15 - Do YOU need to be concerned about plant oxalates? 11:00 - What are plant oxalates? 16:00 - This is how oxalates cause kidney stones, poor eyesight and joint pain 19:00 - A low oxalate diet saved Sally's health 22:45 - How oxalates can cause health problems 32:00 - These top oxalate foods will surprise you! 40:50 - A day in the life of a low oxalate diet 44:10 - Cooking and fermenting: how they impact oxalate levels 49:10 - Sally’s easy tips for switching to a low oxalate diet Buy the book 'Toxic Superfoods' Go to Sally's website Follow Sally on Instagram Get Paleo Valley Grass Fed Organ Complex NOW!⁠ Get the benefits of organ meats without the taste! Follow Tamara on Instagram