Phytates – prime example of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it prevents t…
Phytates – prime example of a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it prevents the absorption of essential nutrients including zinc and reduces the digestibility of starch, protein and fat by inhibiting the enzymes involved in their breakdown (this partly explains the digestive issues some of us experience on an entirely plant-based diet). On the…