OXALATES = Degenerative/Chronic Conditions

[ELIAKIM]

We covered the topic of "Gout" on this thread. This was in the news today. One in every 40 people in the UK have gout. Cases have skyrocketed since the 90s. 

https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/hea...ngland-map

[ELIAKIM]

[ELIAKIM]

This story is interesting due to what he does professionally. 

The first condition he had was "oxalate gout", before the oxalates began impacting on his eyesight. 

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[ELIAKIM]

This American believes his diet put him a wheelchair. 
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[ELIAKIM]

British GP recommending Sally K Norton's book. 

https://www.drjerrythompson.co.uk/leaflets-2/oxalates/

[ELIAKIM]

This is a PubMed study and I'm posting it because Wheat Bran is high in Oxalates. 

WHEAT BRAN has 457.4 mg/100g. Women can excrete 30mg of oxalates each day and men excrete 40mg via the urine each day. 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16608223/

[hannah]

I never thought I'd have anything to contribute to this thread, but here I am.

I made my first ever batch of homemade brownies today with carob powder. Looked up the health benefits the other day and again just now. SO many benefits with zero downside.

I thought @ELIAKIM would appreciate this:



My batch, and I'm pretty proud. Totally tastes close enough to chocolate.

[ELIAKIM]

I never thought I'd have anything to contribute to this thread, but here I am.

I made my first ever batch of homemade brownies today with carob powder. Looked up the health benefits the other day and  again just now. SO many benefits with zero downside.

I thought @ELIAKIM would appreciate this:



My batch, and I'm pretty proud. Totally tastes close enough to chocolate. 

So one could make a Carob cake to replace a chocolate cake. I don't eat chocolate cake but it is my son's favourite, Thanks for sharing. I will buy some Carob next time I see some. 

Thank you for sharing @hannah have you read Sally's book yet? 

It was my birthday last week, so threw caution to the wind on oxalates, and this week the oxalate crystals were coming out of my eye lids again. The last time that stopped happening was a couple of months after I went on a low oxalate diet. A couple of years ago. 

So it is back to a low oxalate diet for me again. I was only off it for a week or so. 

[hannah]

@ELIAKIM - Good luck finding carob powder in your regular market. You'd have to make a trip to the health food store, or purchase off Amazon like I did. Yes, you can make cake with it.

Health benefits (in spoiler because it's a lot of text):

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Digestive Health:
Rich in fiber, carob promotes regular bowel movements and prevents constipation.
Contains tannins, which can help reduce diarrhea and inflammation in the digestive tract.

Cardiovascular Health:
Low in fat and cholesterol, carob may help improve heart health.
Contains antioxidants, such as flavonoids, which may reduce oxidative stress and protect against cardiovascular disease.

Blood Sugar Control:
Carob contains a compound called galactomannan, which may help slow down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream, regulating blood sugar levels.
This can be beneficial for people with diabetes or prediabetes.

Bone Health:
Carob is a good source of calcium and magnesium, essential minerals for maintaining strong bones.

Antioxidant Properties:
Carob is packed with antioxidants, including gallic acid and flavonoids, which fight free radical damage and protect cells from oxidative stress.

Other Benefits:
Carob is a natural sweetener, making it a healthier alternative to chocolate.
It is gluten-free and hypoallergenic, making it suitable for people with dietary restrictions.
Carob may have anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, although more research is needed.

I'm thinking about buying this book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM8L84KS/?co...KEGFWL9WFM&colid=1Z28W2JWKKES3&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[Danfromthehills]

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6265656/