Oxalates, The New Food Horror

As I had kidney stones, the doctor gave me the list of food high in oxalates that I should avoid. Everything made with soy products are high in oxalates and also beets and also the potato skins.

I usually eat most of my spinach from Meals on Wheels. That's more than the allowed amount. I also eat peanut butter occasionally in a sandwich. Good to know.

No wonder strict vegans look so unhealthy.

Oh I am educated regarding these oxalates somewhat. I had to learn of them due to a bladder issue years ago. I do have IC, so oxalates do affect me.

I don't eat a lot of those anyways

Spinach, oxalis, chard, sorrel, etc contain this naturally. I've known some French people who overdid it with spinach and then complained of a "touch of liver" afterwards. They've never given me a remedy though, except that people prone to kidney stones, should avoid these altogether. There are ways and means to avoid this. Oxalis and sorrel should be eaten when very young. Spinach should be torn from the stem, chard and beet leaves should be cut. Spinach and chard should be eaten immediately after cooking. Calcium aggravates this. Do try to avoid that horrid creamed spinach thing the British make, even more so if it is in packets in the frozen section. And moderation in everything of course.