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Phytic acid prevents mineral absorption resulting in rickets and osteoporosis High-phytate foods: The bran portion in whole wheat, grains, nuts and seeds contain phytic acid molecule (unavailable phosphorous) that readily bind with other minerals, such as calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, making them unavailable as well. Phytic acid occurs in nuts and seeds in two forms—phyticContinue reading “Coconut and yams or sweet potatoes vs whole wheat”