For those of us who have heard of oxalates (the so-called “anti-nutrients” in some plants that can block mineral absorption), the conversation was likely in relation to kidney stones, which are caused ...

When a particular eating plan becomes super popular all of a sudden, it's worth looking at with skeptical eyes. After all, plenty of diets that started out as legitimate, expert-backed plans designed ...

I have a long history of calcium oxalate kidney and bladder stones. My urologist recently recommended a low-oxalate diet to mitigate stone recurrence. Unfortunately, the diet is so restrictive that I ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I ...

Oxalic acid, or oxalate, is a naturally occurring organic compound in plant foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts. Your body also produces small amounts of oxalate. Oxalic acid is sometimes ...

These days we hear a lot about foods that have made it into the health food Hall of Fame: foods like kale, sweet potatoes and almonds come to mind. Doctors and nutritionists praise these foods for ...

The condition itself isnt well understood, but some health experts believe its caused by autoimmune issues. Avoiding certain ...

Kathy C. from Indiana writes: “Recently, I read that people with osteopenia should avoid foods with oxalates. It’s hard for calcium to be absorbed. The partial list includes healthy food that I like ...

Hiding within many of our most nutritious foods is a naturally occurring compound that deserves more attention than it typically receives. Oxalic acid, also known as oxalate, exists in varying amounts ...

Oxalic acid is a naturally occurring compound in many fruits, vegetables, nuts, and whole grains. While small amounts of oxalic acid are not harmful, this compound can inhibit the absorption of other ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I ...

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