EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 50 MIN
EPI 224: Sounding The Alarm On Spinach & Other So Called "Healthy" Foods That Are High In Toxic Oxalates & Could Be The Cause Of Your Health Issues. With The Author Of "Toxic Superfoods" Sally K. Norton
from Peak Performance Life Podcast
Show notes: (0:00) Intro (1:17) Sally's return and her health journey (3:10) Discovering oxalates (6:11) What are oxalates, and the worst high-oxalate food to avoid (10:23) Symptoms of oxalate toxicity that most people miss (14:39) Safe daily oxalate intake (18:54) Why most doctors miss this (21:06) Other plant toxins: lectins, phytates, and more (24:28) How processed and plant-based foods damage gut health (27:01) Talor's raw vegan diet gone wrong (30:35) Brown rice vs. white rice (34:52) Sally's top recommended foods and swaps (38:08) Fruits and legumes: What's safe, what's not (41:29) Managing oxalate overload and how to track it (46:04) Where to follow Sally for more guidance (47:51) Outro Who is Sally K. Norton? Sally K. Norton, MPH, is a health educator, speaker, and author of the bestselling book Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better. With a degree in Nutrition from Cornell University and a Master's in Public Health from the University of North Carolina, Sally brings a unique blend of academic expertise and personal experience to the conversation around diet and wellness. After decades of suffering from fatigue, pain, and chronic health issues—despite following a so-called "perfect" healthy diet—Sally discovered that oxalates, naturally occurring compounds in many plant-based foods, were silently damaging her body. Now, she's on a mission to raise awareness about this overlooked topic and help others reclaim their energy, reduce inflammation, and feel better by making smarter food choices. Connect with Sally: Website: https://sallyknorton.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sknorton Grab a copy: https://tinyurl.com/3tstmu66 Links and Resources: Peak Performance Life Peak Performance on Facebook Peak Performance on Instagram
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EPI 224: Sounding The Alarm On Spinach & Other So Called "Healthy" Foods That Are High In Toxic Oxalates & Could Be The Cause Of Your Health Issues. With The Author Of "Toxic Superfoods" Sally K. Norton
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