Do grains have phytic acid (phytates) and should we care? Generally speaking, grains have high levels of phytic acid, a substance that reduces our absorption of minerals such as calcium, iron, zinc, and magnesium. As an example, compare the milligrams of phytic acid in grains to a random collection of other foods. (This is a…
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Phytic acid in rice: Soak it?
Many people interested in reducing phytic acid in their food do not soak rice because they are under the impression that rice does not have phytic acid / phytates. Simply, it depends on the rice. The white rice in your sushi order does not have phytic acid. Phytic acid is in the "brown part" of…
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Amanda Rose, Ph.D., is a political scientist and author of "Rebuild from Depression," on the link between nutrient deficiencies and depression. Her own zinc deficiency led to a keen interest in phytic acid, a component in grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds that inhibits our digestion of zinc and other minerals. A thorough examination of kitchen remedies for phytic acid is in the Phytic Acid White Paper. -
