Oxalate, or oxalic acid, is a plant chemical found in some foods and is produced by the body as a by-product of digestion. While getting too many oxalates is not a concern for most people, those prone ...

Kathy C. from Indiana writes: “Recently, I read that people with osteopenia should avoid foods with oxalates. It’s hard for calcium to be absorbed. The partial list includes healthy food that I like ...

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Oxalic acid is naturally found in many healthy plant-based foods. People with kidney stones or a history of kidney stones may need to eat a low-oxalate diet. Pairing oxalate-rich foods with calcium ...

Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...

My colleague Susan Kynast-Gales, PhD, RD, and I compiled an online database with more than 1,200 published food oxalate values (http://www.spokane.wsu.edu/research ...

Hiding within many of our most nutritious foods is a naturally occurring compound that deserves more attention than it typically receives. Oxalic acid, also known as oxalate, exists in varying amounts ...