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It is essential to remove any anti-nutrients that may be present in meals such as grains and legumes since these substances inhibit the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and may cause digestive problems. Antinutrients can be natural or synthetic chemicals, and they are substances that inhibit the absorption of nutrients and even have the potential to have negative effects on one’s health. These sneaky chemicals, such as phytates and oxalates, can have an effect on the body’s ability to absorb nutrients.
Be wary of the following five antinutrients found in cereals and legumes:
- Protease inhibitors, which are found in uncooked grains and legumes, especially soybean, block enzymes that are responsible for the digestion of protein, hence preventing the body from absorbing protein.
- Inflammation caused by lectin inhibitors, which are found in legumes, cereal grains, and seeds and prevent the body from absorbing nutrients.
- Amylase inhibitors can be found in beans, and their presence slows the breakdown of more complex carbohydrates, hence delaying the release of sugar.
- Phytic acid is a substance that can be found mostly in seeds, grains, and legumes. It binds to minerals and prevents the body from absorbing them.
- Oxalic acid prevents the body from absorbing calcium from foods including spinach, beet greens, and beet root.
