Sally K Norton: Oxalates and Toxic Superfoods.

Sally K Norton discusses the topic of oxalates and their impact on health. Oxalate is a natural compound found in plants and can be toxic when consumed in large amounts. Sally Norton, a nutritionist and author, shares her personal experience with oxalates and how they affected her health.

Oxalates are a cause of concern for individuals with kidney stones, as they can bind to calcium and contribute to stone formation. Sally mentions that she didn't learn about the toxicity of oxalates in school and only knew to avoid consuming them with meals. She emphasizes the importance of a low oxalate diet for kidney stone patients and expresses frustration with doctors' lack of emphasis on this issue.

Sally shares her personal journey with oxalates, stating that she experienced various health problems that she later discovered were connected to her consumption of sweet potatoes, which are high in oxalates. She explains that she adopted an unbalanced diet consisting mainly of sweet potatoes after transitioning from a vegan diet. This worsened her health issues, and it took her 25 years to realize the connection between her symptoms and oxalate consumption.

During her discussion, Sally also touches upon the challenges faced by nutritionists in the medical field. She mentions that doctors often prioritize pharmaceutical interventions over nutrition, despite the potential life-saving impact of nutritional approaches. She highlights the importance of enlightened nutritionists in helping people improve their health and calls for greater recognition of the field.

The conversation shifts towards the difficulties Sally faced in gaining recognition and acceptance for her ideas. She notes that being an advocate for healthy eating can make one unpopular in certain circles. She recalls her experience at Cornell University, where dietitian status was considered less important than that of a janitor. Sally also discusses her book, which challenges the belief that certain foods promote h..