I need some advice my friends!

I have read so much on phytates in raw grains and legumes etc. I am vegan and try to eat raw as much of the time as i can. But i am severely anaemic and need to absorb as much iron and calcium as i possibly can (because although still in twenties, i am at risk of osteoporosis).

There is so much bad press on phytates ingibiting mineral absorption. I eat all the grains - wheat, oat rye spelt quinoa millet etc and all the legumes - chickpeas etc etc. Ive started using hemp instead of soybean but how on earth can i ensure the phytates do not reduce my calcium levels so i can obtain maximum absorbtion of these essential minerals?

Thanks guys,

Sprouting grains helps, but the thing that jumps out at me instantly is that you don't mention what volume of calcium- and iron-rich greens your diet has.

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"They" recommend about 10-18 mg per day of iron.If something is unbalanced, you need to look at everything and how it is related, and imbalance is not one thing as many have been accustomed to believing.
You must treat your "whole" self. My salad for Life has everything a body needs to be healthy, happy and satiated.
Iron rich foods Iron content RDA %
Thyme ground 124mg 688% *
Curry Powder 58mg 321% *
Oat & Wheat Bran 45mg 250% *
Cinnamon ground 38mg 210% *
Garam Masala 33mg 183% *
Rosemary 30mg 167% *

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