Phytic acid has gained a controversial reputation in recent years, with various health enthusiasts and dietary gurus and unqualified health coaches labelling it as an "anti-nutrient" to be avoided. This has led to misguided advice to steer clear of legumes, nuts, and seeds, which are staples in many healthy diets and are crucial for gut health.  In this mini episode, Sandra debunks the top 3 fear-mongering messages that you’ve probably come across and talks about why you should not be fearful of phytic acid. This episode covers: The 3 fear mongering messages you should ignoreThe benefits of phytic acid especially when it comes to gut healthWho should pay more attention to phytic acid and when does it matter?Smart approaches to reduce phytic acidMeal combinations to balance phytic acid content Stop listening to unqualified quacks with online degrees and zero nutritional training! Social media has been one of the biggest sources of harmful pseudoscience. When in doubt, ask a registered nutritionist or dietitian and if  you have any gut-related questions you’d like us to answer live on the pod? Send us your questions via  [email protected]!  For more information visit instagram.com/nutritionaz_by_sandramikhail OR nutritition-az.com Grab your copy of The Gut Chronicles: An uncensored journey into the world of digestive health and illness.