EPISODE · Aug 21, 2021 · 4 MIN
Eating Nuts Can Deplete Zinc
from Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast · host Dr. Eric Berg
This is why nuts can deplete your zinc levels—and what you can do about it. In this podcast, we’re going to talk about why eating nuts can deplete zinc. I’ve talked a lot about why the anti-nutrient phytic acid in grains can deplete zinc. But did you know that nuts also contain phytic acid? Anti-nutrient phytic acid binds to zinc, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, chromium, copper, and manganese. It also inhibits pepsin, amylase, and trypsin. Based on a 100g serving of nuts, here is how much phytic acid is in each type of nut: • Brazil nuts: 1719mg • Almonds: 1400mg • Walnuts: 982mg • Peanuts: 952mg • Hazelnuts: 648mg You can reduce phytic acid by... • Lowering your intake of phytic acid-rich foods (like grains and nuts) • Support your microbiome • Germinate your nuts • Boil or pressure cook your nuts • Eat nuts after your meal, not with it • Include high-zinc foods in your diet Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. Dr. Berg's Website: http://bit.ly/37AV0fk Dr. Berg's Recipe Ideas: http://bit.ly/37FF6QR Dr. Berg's Reviews: http://bit.ly/3hkIvbb Dr. Berg's Shop: http://bit.ly/3mJcLxg Dr. Berg's Bio: http://bit.ly/3as2cfE Dr. Berg's Health Coach Training: http://bit.ly/3as2p2q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Messenger: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/37DXt8C
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