Ep. 287 Toxic Superfoods: Impact of Oxalates in Human Health

Join me today in stepping into the world of nutrition science and exploring the fascinating realm of dietary oxalates alongside renowned expert Sally Norton! Armed with a nutrition degree from Cornell and a Master's degree in Public Health, Sally has dedicated her life to unraveling the mysteries of plant-based oxalic compounds. In her groundbreaking new book, Toxic Superfoods, she untangles the intricate web of oxalic acid, oxalate salts, and oxalate crystals, shedding light on their affinity for binding to essential minerals and disrupting the delicate balance of glutathione and oxidation. In today's conversation, Sally and I explore the prevalence of oxalates in modern lifestyles. We dive into the alarming deficiency of essential vitamins and minerals in the American diet and the impact of consumer demand for so-called superfoods. We also uncover the fascinating connections between genetics, lifestyle, and symptoms and get into how to address the consequences of consuming oxalate-laden foods. Prepare yourself for an enlightening discussion that will give you a fresh perspective on health and well-being! You will be captivated by the depth of knowledge and insights Sally reveals about the pressing health issues surrounding dietary oxalates! IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: How Sally's health journey led to her passion for sharing information about oxalates. The difficulty of questioning basic cultural assumptions What are oxalates, and how do they impact the body? Why do we feel the symptoms of high oxalate exposure systemically? How our modern-day lifestyles are contributing to oxalate symptoms Many clinicians are unaware of how superfoods are contributing to the poor health of their patients. Sally dives into the problem of hyper-nutrition. The hidden pathology of eating disorders Sally explains how primary hyperoxaluria plays out. Foods that seem benign Dealing with constipation and kidney stones How to get enough minerals in the body About Sally: Sally K. Norton, MPH, holds a nutrition degree from Cornell University and a Master’s degree in Public Health. Her path to becoming a leading expert on dietary oxalate includes a prior career working at major medical schools in medical education and public health research. Her personal healing experience inspired years of research that led to her book, Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload is Making You Sick-and How to Get Better, which was released in January 2023 from Rodale Press and is available everywhere books are sold. Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Connect with Sally Norton On her website On Facebook and YouTube Order a copy of Sally’s book, Toxic Superfoods