The Dark Side of Plants. Meet the cast of anti-nutrients.

DISCLAIMER: Before we get into this hot topic, I wanted to say that the point of this blog post is not to deter you from eating plant foods. That is an informed decision you need to make on your own. I am simply trying to bring awareness to some nutritional areas that may challenge status quo. It is a fact that there are anti-nutrients in vegetables and in all plants. It is also a fact that a high oxalate (spinach, nuts) diet causes kidney stones. I have cited all the clinical studies in this article but I am adding additional resources, if you want to read more.

My advice to you: learn as much as you can on any topic and make your own informed decision based on your research, your understanding of the matter and even add adding a little bit of gut feeling. Figure out what works best for you and your family. That’s probably the best route to take. Nothing’s set in stone. If anything, you can always pivot.

Weston A. Price is one of the “fathers” of deeming traditional diets as best for optimal health. I have linked to a page that is all things children’s nutrition. Our ancestors soaked and sprouted plant food in order to remove some of the toxins, as well as allow for more bioavailability in our foods.

Sally Norton received a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, from Cornell University, and a Master…