In regards to eating meat

[3DMonkey]

Are we talking about almonds? It has led me to some interesting finds. In no particular order, investigate the following (apologies if you have already linked to this site, please let me know if you have):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxalate

n the body, oxalic acid combines with divalent metallic cations such as calcium (Ca2+) and iron(II) (Fe2+) to form crystals of the corresponding oxalates which are then excreted in urine as minute crystals. These oxalates can form larger kidney stones than can obstruct the kidney tubules. An estimated 80% of kidney stones are formed from calcium oxalate.[4] Those with kidney disorders, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, or certain forms of chronic vulvar pain (vulvodynia) are typically advised to avoid foods high in oxalic acid. Methods to reduce the oxalate content in food are of current interest.[5]

Almonds, cashew, peanut, pecan and walnut all contain high concentrations of oxalic acid ranging from 200-600mg/100g. http://www.coljoe.com/vegetable_oxalic_acid.htm

http://www.coljoe.com/diet_procedure.htm

http://www.coljoe.com/what_is_oxalic_acid.htm
6. Is there natural protection from the toxicity?
The sixth answer concerning natural protection will be described in discussion of my Diet Procedures. You will read descriptions of the expression “too much of a good thing”.

and finally, a quote:

Prescriptions for Nutritional Healing:

"Casual consumption of foods with oxalic acid should not pose a problem, however overindulgence inhibits absorption of calcium."