EPI 224: Sounding The Alarm On Spinach & Other So Called "Healthy" Foods That Are High In Toxic Oxalates & Could Be The Cause Of Your Health Issues. With The Author Of "Toxic Superfoods" Sally K. Norton

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:17) Sally’s return and her health journey

(3:10) Discovering oxalates

(6:11) What are oxalates, and the worst high-oxalate food to avoid

(10:23) Symptoms of oxalate toxicity that most people miss

(14:39) Safe daily oxalate intake

(18:54) Why most doctors miss this

(21:06) Other plant toxins: lectins, phytates, and more

(24:28) How processed and plant-based foods damage gut health

(27:01) Talor’s raw vegan diet gone wrong

(30:35) Brown rice vs. white rice

(34:52) Sally’s top recommended foods and swaps

(38:08) Fruits and legumes: What’s safe, what’s not

(41:29) Managing oxalate overload and how to track it

(46:04) Where to follow Sally for more guidance

(47:51) Outro

Who is Sally K. Norton?

Sally K. Norton, MPH, is a health educator, speaker, and author of the bestselling book Toxic Superfoods: How Oxalate Overload Is Making You Sick—and How to Get Better. With a degree in Nutrition from Cornell University and a Master’s in Public Health from the University of North Carolina, Sally brings a unique blend of academic expertise and personal experience to the conversation around diet and wellness.

After decades of suffering from fatigue, pain, and chronic health issues—despite following a so-called “perfect” healthy diet—Sally discovered that oxalates, naturally occurring compounds in many plant-based foods, were silently damaging her body. Now, she’s on a mission to raise awareness about this overlooked topic and help others reclaim their energy, reduce inflammation, and feel better by making smarter food choices.

Connect with Sally:

Website: https://sallyknorton.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sknorton/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@sknorton

Grab a copy: https://tinyurl.com/3tstmu66

Links and Resources:

Peak Performance Life - https://buypeakperformance.com/

Peak Performance on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/livepeakperformance/

Peak Performance on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/livepeakperformance