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What is the truth about oxalate-rich food?
There seems to be hundreds of questions concerning oxalate-rich food (such as spinach, but also sweet potatoes), but I didn't find a satisfactory answer somewhere regarding if you …
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Oxalates vs. Gout on Paleo? Joint pain vs. Cramps vs. Brain Fog . . .
It's funny: I never had these problems when I was eating S.A.D. (very little fruits and veggies). Now that I'm doing my best to eat healthy Paleo, I'm having several problems (bu …
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accurate list of oxalate per vegetable?
hi, ive been searching and im a bit overwhelmed. where is a reliable list of oxalate content in vegetables? it matters to me because i eat 3-4 cups of kale and spinach a day and …
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7answers
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Paleo Mystery. Oxalates or something else?
Hi experts.
Basic background, 43,male,normal weight, gallbladder removed 1 year ago.
Problem, intermittent burning skin sensation, burning urethra mainly before and after urinating …
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Do you limit your cruciferous vegetables?
I think I have a build up of oxalic acid...I'm very weak, tired, and lethargic when I go for weeks, even months without giving the kale and spinach a break. Once I cut it I feel 1 …
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Oxalates in leafy greens: should we worry?
Hey peeps,
I personally eat a fair bit of spinach - I put it in my scrambled eggs, a handful or so, and I throw it in soups for dinner; I also put sorrel in my soup. So I normall …
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7answers
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Recommended a Vegan Diet Because of High Oxalate Levels
My son (1.5yo) was just diagnosed with a very, very rare genetic disorder (Primary Hyperoxaluria Type III). The specialist who actually described this disease hypothesises that the …
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Sweet potatoes oxalate problems?
I used to eat huge amounts of spinach..at least a couple cups a day and after a while I wasn't recovering from my workouts and my muscles were always sore. Google searches turned …
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Which greens with highest Calcium?
I haven't been eating yogurt or cheese lately(I wish I could but the stuff always makes me "muscous-y" maybe casein sensitivity) anyways, Which greens are the highest in calcium co …
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Phytates and oxalates in vegetables?
Is there a list of this? I'm absolutely curious!
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How can I minimize oxalate intake?
Hi,
I've been eating Paleo since October. In February I was found to have blood in my urine and am having other bladder/urine problems. The urology work-up came back fine but my …
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liver and sweet potato
This is a really tasty combination, especially when you add a lot of good butter to the potatoes and some spices to the liver (veal is my preference).
Due to the high oxalate cont …
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Is it necessary to boil/drain taro root before eating?
I bought some taro root to experiment with. These were frozen, and after dethawing were quite soft. I diced them, then put them into a pan with simmering coconut milk for half an h …
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Limited diets and toxin overload in traditional cultures?
Many people believe you should eat a varied diet because you could develop food allergies to foods you eat regularly, but the Kitavan diet mainly consists of sweet potato, coconut …