Legumes, Refried beans
ProteinOxalate Content
Renal Nutrients
per 100gCooking Reduces Oxalate
Oxalate leaches into water during cooking. Here's how preparation affects Legumes, Refried beans:
Based on Chai & Liebman (2005). Drain cooking water to remove leached oxalate.
Track Cooking Methods & Save OxalatePair with Calcium
Calcium binds oxalate in the gut, reducing absorption by up to 50%. Aim for ~250mg calcium with this food:
Based on Liebman & Costa (2000). Consume calcium WITH the oxalate-containing food, not separately.
Track Calcium Pairings & Stay SafeDaily target for kidney stone prevention: 50-100mg total oxalate intake. Track your daily consumption to stay within safe limits.
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