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Michael Raiti wrote:
> It seems that modern research and clinical observations reinforce
> many of the ideas of the paleodiet. Specifically, the problems with
> gluten grains and milk proteins such as casein. Is anyone aware of
> current research or clinical findings into problems with non-gluten
> grains such as amaranth, quinoa and teff, besides their high
> carbohydrate content? I don't believe that these contain phytic acid
> and am not aware of allergy problems associated with them. Are they
> high in oxalic acid? If anyone has come across any information
> related to these grains, please pass along.
Quinoa and amaranth (grain or greens) are considered high oxalate
sources (they are in the beet family). I don't know about teff but would
be interested. I've started a low-oxalate diet hoping to get a handle on my
fibromyalgia. The first thing that happened is that all my troublesome
food cravings went away. Amazing! I expect it will take longer to get
the oxalates out of the muscles (if that is what is causing the problem?)
I doubt if teff is low oxalate, because all whole grains are at least
medium, but
my guess is that it is medium.
Lynnet
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