This week, Jill and Jeff celebrate their 200th episode and discuss five common misconceptions about kidney stones. They address the belief that there is nothing left to eat when trying to prevent kidney stones, emphasize that people can still go out to eat and enjoy their lives while managing their condition, clarify that there is no solution to dissolve kidney stones except for uric acid stones, debunk the myth that all calcium should be eliminated from the diet, and encourage listeners to not give up and believe that they are just stone makers.

Takeaways

• There are still plenty of foods that can be eaten when trying to prevent kidney stones, and portion control is key.
• People with kidney stones can still go out to eat and enjoy their lives, making choices that align with their dietary needs.
• There is no solution to dissolve kidney stones, except for uric acid stones, which can be broken down with alkalinizing drugs or products.
• Eliminating all calcium from the diet is not necessary, and it is important to get the recommended daily allowance of calcium for bone health.
• It is possible to reduce the rate of stone formation and prevent future kidney stones by understanding the underlying causes and making appropriate lifestyle changes.

Sound Bites

• "Everything is still on your plate. Is portion not perfection."
• "You can still go out to eat. Just get right back on track tomorrow. No harm done."

00:00 Celebrating the 200th Episode!
02:00 Misconception: There's Nothing Left to Eat
03:28 Misconception: You Can't Go Out to Eat
05:21 Misconception: You Can Dissolve Your Kidney Stone
07:11 Misconception: You Need Less Calcium
09:25 Misconception: You're Just a Stone Maker

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