So... Phytic acid..... Do any foods prevent this from stealing your body's nutrients?

carriefeidt
carriefeidt Posts: 12 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I know grains, seeds, legumes and nuts have phytic acid, which can mess with the body's ability to absorb nutrients... But bananas, asparagus and other foods promote nutrient absorbtion! Does one outweigh the other?

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  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Phytic acid is found in many foods other than grains, seeds, legumes and nuts. Soaking and cooking decreases it. These foods are not to be feared. There is absolutely nothing showing that eating them leads to nutrient deficiencies. Quite the opposite actually.
  • sixxpoint
    sixxpoint Posts: 3,529 Member
    ^This

    Stick with a diet rich in variety and consisting primarily of whole, minimally processed foods and you won't have an issue.

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