Alimentary‪!‬ Lyn Sharkey

Do you suffer from recurrent kidney stones or have
unexplained mineral deficiencies?  Phytates & Oxalates are in many of our plant foods and can bind to minerals, thus contributing to mineral deficiencies.  However, it is worth understanding what they are, and when and if you need to be wary of them, rather than fearfully avoiding them altogether. These plants have amazing health benefits and actually phytates have some
pretty important positives too.  Listen in to this short episode to find out more. The store cupboard staple is a nut which is nutrient dense and contains BOTH phytates and oxalates!!

 I mentioned Healthtea in the episode and this is the link to Iron Brew https://healthtea.ie/product/iron-brew/

 

Music composed by cascreativearts, copyright Lyn Sharkey Nutrition.

Other Resources

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/food-science/phytate#:~:text=Phytate%20or%20phytic%20acid%20is,bioavailability%20in%20the%20gastrointestinal%20tract.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10140425/

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-phytates-phytic-acid

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25174657/#:~:text=Phytic%20acid%2C%20also%20known%20as,improve%20insulin%20sensitivity%20in%20rodents.

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/25173-inositol

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/oxalic-acid#health-risks

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24393738/

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/oxalic-acid#how-to-avoid-it

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperoxaluria/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352258#:~:text=Drinking%20lots%20of%20fluids.,keep%20kidney%20stones%20from%20forming.

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1051227621000935#:~:text=Oat%2C%20macadamia%2C%20rice%2C%20and,potassium%2C%20sodium%2C%20and%20oxalate.

The Encyclopaedia of Healing Foods by Dr Michael Murray and Dr Joseph Pizzorno with Lara Pizzorno, MA, LMT

So much alliteration in that title - I did myself proud!!

Did you know that we share 50% of our DNA with mushrooms? Mycotherapy is the fascinating study of medicinal mushrooms. In this episode I was delighted to talk to Sophie Barrett, Medical Herbalist and Naturopath about fabulous fungi and their therapeutic values.

Sophie Barrett has a thriving clinic in London, formulating bespoke botanicals under the “Sharing Plant Wisdom” namesake tailored to individuals needs. Her clients visit her with a myriad of health challenges and imbalances, ranging from digestive to cognitive, emotional and auto-immune.

She has been featured in the The Times, Telegraph, British Vogue, Sheerluxe, True Health and many other titles. Sophie also writes for a wealth of magazines and journals on health and wellbeing and is set to co-host retreats to recalibrate the senses this year.

Follow Sophie on the following platforms:Instagram @sharingplantwisdom @hifasdaterrauk

Twitter: @sophiabarretti 

Website: www.sharingplantwisdom.com   / www.hifasdaterra.co.uk  

LinkedIn: Sophie Barrett  - Sophie Barrett - Consultant - Hifas da Terra S.L. | LinkedIn

Connect with me at www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie where you will find links to socials and youtube

We know that we need calcium for our bones but it is also really important in other processes like muscle function, nerve transmission and even blood clotting. Listen in to this episode to find out more about this mineral, which is the fifth most abundant element in the Earth's Crust and the MOST abundant mineral in our bodies. You can also find out how much you need and how to get enough from not only dairy, but plants too if you are lactose intolerant.

The store cupboard staple is sesame seeds, a source of calcium that is a nutrient powerhouse for the size of them!

Resources

Link to list of Plant sources of calcium
https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2024/02/12/considering-calcium-bone-health-more/
Vitamin D Podcast Episode Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lyn-sharkey/episodes/13-Vitamin-D---Benefits--Supplementation-e1q6fi2/a-a7ndj54

 Healthy Bones Podcast episode Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3tqdS8F0a7LHBKgolCS9sr?si=9e666424604c4fba

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 Sesame Seeds

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9573514/

Our lymphatic system is super important for our immunity and happily, there are some simple daily habits which can enable us to optimize its function. In this episode of Alimentary! I chat with Michelle Hutton (Body Aura Therapies) about the lymphatic system, what it is exactly, why it is important to our overall health and how we can support it. Michelle is a therapist with many qualifications such as reflexology, massage, sports rehabilitation, cupping, acupressure and lymphatic drainage to name but a few! She demonstrates how to dry brush and facial massage so this is a short video where you can see the actions involved.

Garlic is one of the foods that our lymph loves, so that is our store cupboard staple for this episode.

Resources

Home - Body Aura Therapies

Homepage - Lyn Sharkey Nutrition

https://www.thepostpartummethod.com/blog/immune-stimulation-exercises
Benefits of Garlic https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7402177/

White Wine Vinegar Salad Dressing - Lyn Sharkey Nutrition
Balsamic Salad Dressing - Lyn Sharkey Nutrition
The dos and don'ts of how to cook with garlic - Chatelaine - Chatelaine

31 Garlic Recipes Every Garlic Lover Needs to Make (tasteofhome.com)

This short episode focusses on the nutrients needed for bone health and news flash...it's not just about calcium folks!! There are several other minerals and a few vitamins which play their vital parts in supporting our bone health, so that we can stay mobile and as strong as possible as we age.

Once you have added in your bone supporting calcium foods, there is an online calculator at the link below which will help you to check that you are consuming enough based on your age, gender etc.

Listen also to learn something new about cashew nuts (this episode's store cupboard staple) and for a few suggestions about what to do with them once you have bought them "Bone" Appetit! (very sorry - that pun was close to the bone - ooh did it again)

Link to table with supporting healthy foods How can we invest in our Bone Health - Lyn SharkeyNutrition

CALCIUM - Calcium Calculator | International Osteoporosis Foundation
Vitamin D Podcast

Vitamin B12 Podcast

Magnesium Podcast

Links to Recipes

Cashew curry recipe | BBC Good Food

Beef with mangetout & cashews recipe |BBC Good FoodRoasted cauliflower with tomato & cashew sauce recipe | BBC Good Food

Other References

https://www.irishosteoporosis.ie/information-support/nutrition-bone-health/

https://theros.org.uk/information-and-support/bone-health/nutrition-for-bones/vitamins-minerals-and-nutrients/minerals/

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/phosphorus#:~:text=Next%20to%20calcium%2C%20phosphorus%20is,and%20tissues%20throughout%20the%20body

In this episode, I chat to Therapist Melissa Costello. Melissa is trained in Reflexology, Kinesiology, EFT and Ancestral Healing. We focus on Kinesiology and she explains what it is, how it can benefit our health and what happens during an appointment. Topics covered include food intolerances, adrenal fatigue, trauma and remedies. Melissa is also trained to carry out Ancestral Healing which may help to clear blockages that we didn't even know we were carrying! She explains this fascinating therapy also.

The store cupboard staple for this episode is the delicious and nutritious sweet potato!

Other Resources

Melissa Costello Facebook Facebook

AncestralHealing - Pathways to wellness | Ancestral Healing Ireland

Bach™ FlowerRemedies | Official Bach Flower Website (nelsons.com)

kinesiology Association of Ireland| KAI

Homepage - LynSharkey Nutrition

https://elizabeth-kipp.com/heal-ancestral-influences-chronic-pain/

https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2023/08/10/how-to-wash-fruit-and-vegetables/

https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2021/10/17/carrot-sweet-potato-butternut-squash-red-lentils/

https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2022/03/19/homemade-red-cabbage-coleslaw/

https://thehealthsciencesacademy.org

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-sweet-potatoes

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/phosphorus

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/copper