Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi #1076 The Shocking Truth About ‘Healthy’ Vegetables That Are Keeping You Fat, Inflamed, and Exhausted — What to Eat Instead With Ben Azadi
Aug 9, 2025
Uncover the surprising truth about 7 so-called healthy vegetables that could be sabotaging your weight loss and health. Delve into the effects of oxalates, lectins, and goitrogens that contribute to inflammation and fatigue. Explore better food swaps that promote gut health and energy. Get answers to your burning questions about nightshades and leafy greens, and discover techniques to navigate nutritional challenges in keto and carnivore diets. Plus, grab a free fat loss guide to kickstart your journey!
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Rethink Spinach
- Avoid spinach if you react to oxalates; it contains about 750 mg per 100 g.
- Ben Azadi recommends swapping to watercress, arugula, or steamed broccoli.
How Oxalates Harm The Body
- Oxalates form sharp crystals that irritate the gut, bind minerals, and contribute to kidney stones and joint pain.
- Ben Azadi explains oxalates can chelate calcium and deplete minerals critical for mitochondrial energy.
Swiss Chard Can Stress Kidneys
- Avoid Swiss chard because its oxalates concentrate in colorful stems and stress kidneys.
- Ben Azadi suggests romaine lettuce as a lower-oxalate swap.
