Peak Performance Life Podcast 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
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
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