Ep. 131: Should You Be Avoiding High Oxalate Foods? How To Fix Oxalate Issues

In this episode we discuss:   The impact of sugar consumption on oxalate production Whether you really need to avoid all high oxalate foods Different cooking and preparation methods to reduce oxalate exposure Which supplements can make oxalate issues worse   Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/solution/   The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/   Click here to check out the show notes: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/ep-131-whether-to-avoid-high-oxalate-foods-and-how-to-fix-oxalate-issues/   Timestamps: 0:00 – intro  0:53 – whether fructose contributes to increased oxalate production  3:42 – is sugar the culprit behind oxalate issues?  9:14 – the problems with the research demonizing fructose  14:45 – the optimal amount of dietary oxalate and how to determine whether oxalates are an issue for you  17:57 – the importance of testing, experimentation, and listening to your symptoms  25:10 – how to reduce your exposure to high-oxalate foods  32:02 – the best cooking methods to reduce oxalates in food  37:05 – foods highest in oxalates and whether salads are OK to eat  40:17 – oxalate content in raw cacao vs chocolate  45:26 – whether you need to avoid soybeans, potatoes, sweet potatoes, cassava, beets, and carrots due to their oxalate content  49:05 – examples of bioenergetic diets with varying oxalate content  57:01 – other dietary considerations for oxalate issues (PUFA, collagen, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, carbohydrates, protein, and fat intake)  1:06:22 – the best supplements to fix your oxalate issues   1:11:45 – which supplements can make oxalate issues worse and whether to take probiotics for oxalate issues  1:14:58 – the long-term impact of carnivore diets on liver and gut health