Does soaking or fermenting grains and beans change how much iron you absorb?
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If beans, lentils or whole grains are part of your diet, you may have heard that soaking, sprouting or fermenting them makes…
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Zinc
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You can eat a food that contains zinc and still absorb less of it than you might expect. One reason is phytate. Phytate, often called phytic acid, is…
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