Metabolic Freedom With Ben Azadi #1096 :7 “Healthy” Fruits and Vegetables That Are Secretly Poisoning Your Gut, Hormones, and Metabolism With Ben Azadi
Sep 7, 2025
Discover the surprising risks of seven fruits and vegetables you thought were healthy, like spinach and soy, and how they may disrupt gut health and hormones. Learn about the hidden anti-nutrients and inflammation these foods can cause. Find out healthier alternatives that promote metabolic well-being, and explore safer cooking methods to reduce toxic compounds. You'll be empowered to make more mindful dietary decisions and protect your health.
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Spinach Is High In Harmful Oxalates
- Spinach contains high oxalates that form sharp crystals and can damage the gut lining.
- Oxalates also chelate minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium, impairing mitochondrial energy and slowing metabolism.
Personal Recovery After Removing Spinach
- Ben Azadi experienced joint pain, fatigue, and eye styes while eating lots of spinach.
- After removing spinach, those symptoms resolved.
Reduce Spinach Or Cook It First
- Remove raw spinach from your diet and avoid regular spinach smoothies and omelets.
- Prefer cooking (boiling/steaming) to reduce oxalate load or choose lower-oxalate greens.
