Eat Away Kidney Stones

By Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND

Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist, Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND shares science-based ways to prevent kidney stones with food!... more

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How many episodes does Eat Away Kidney Stones have?

The podcast currently has 106 episodes available.

Eat Away Kidney Stones episodes:

July 30, 2025 106 Can I Make Collagen Safer For Kidney Stones With Milk?
If you listened to episode 38, you know that there is potential harm of collagen protein for people with oxalate kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie tackles a listener question about how to potentially make collagen protein powder safer.

Blog: Can Collagen Cause Kidney Stones?

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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

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12min
July 23, 2025 105 What Does Your Gut Microbiome Have To Do With Kidney Stones? [w/ Dr. Aaron Miller]
The gut microbiome is a HOT topic in ALL areas of health. Unsurprisingly, the bacteria that live in your intestines have a HUGE impact on kidney stones. Join Melanie with oxalate microbiome researcher Dr. Aaaron Miller for a fascinating episode about how bacteria help (or hinder) your kidney stone prevention efforts and most importantly, what you can do about it!

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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

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44min
July 16, 2025 104 The Most Common Mistake People Make For Kidney Stones
Melanie dives into the most common mistake she sees people make when they are trying to prevent kidney stones. And, shares how to avoid it and what to do instead!

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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

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19min
July 09, 2025 103 Cheese & Kidney Stones
Attn: Cheese Lovers! This episode is for you! Learn all about how cheese is an excellent option for people with kidney stones, the best cheese choices and things to think about when choosing cheese.

Blog: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Blog: Best 8 Healthy Low Sodium Cheese Choices

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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

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23min
July 02, 2025 102 Kidney Stones At Summer Cookouts
Eating at summer BBQs is stressful for a lot of people with kidney stones. Will there be anything these you can eat? What will you say to (well-meaning) family who is pushing you to eat something? Melanie shares her tips and tricks for eating and preventing kidney stones at summer cookouts - and having a wonderful time doing it!

Low Sodium Pasta Salad Low Sodium Baked Beans Low Sodium BBQ Sauce Old Fashioned Cucumbers in Vinegar

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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

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26min
June 25, 2025 101 The Truth Behind MSG [with Cara Harbstreet MS, RD]
In this MUST listen episode, Melanie chats all things MSG with fellow dietitian Cara Harbstreet MS, RD, Owner of Street Smart Nutrition. There is SO much to know about this elusive and misunderstood ingredient from the science, history and how it could even help you eat less salt!

Follow Cara on her website, Instagram and on YouTube!

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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones

All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

...more
49min
June 18, 2025 100 Toxic Superfoods: Truth or Toxic Misinformation? A Kidney Stone Dietitian Review
If you've read or heard of the book Toxic Superfoods by Sally Norton, this episode is a must listen! Toxic Superfoods is a perfect example of the common tactics wellness influencers use to grab your attention, exploit your emotions and get you grab onto their message (and typically very expensive products). Melanie uses her review of Toxic Superfoods as an example for how to spot other nutrition misinformation.

Blog: Toxic Superfoods Debunked: A Kidney Stone Dietitian Review

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48min
June 11, 2025 099 Don't Forget! Drink Water This Summer!
Kidney stones are more common in the summer. Melanie dives into some interesting research about kidney stones and temperature, and shares some tips to stay out of the ER with kidney stones this summer.

Fakheri RJ, Goldfarb DS. Ambient temperature as a contributor to kidney stone formation: implications of global warming. Kidney International. 2011;79(11):1178-1185.

Tasian GE, Pulido JE, Gasparrini A, et al. Daily Mean Temperature and Clinical Kidney Stone Presentation in Five U.S. Metropolitan Areas: A Time-Series Analysis. Environmental Health Perspectives. 2014;122(10):1081-1087.

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18min
June 04, 2025 098 Am I Doomed If I Have A Family History Of Kidney Stones?
It is common for kidney stones to "run in families", but does this mean you are destined to be a stone former? Melanie dives into kidney stones, genetics and what you CAN do to prevent stones despite your family history of kidney stones.

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

...more
12min
May 28, 2025 097 Why Do Dietitians Endlessly Talk About Fruits and Veggies For Your Kidneys? [with Emily Campbell RD, CDE, MScFN]
In this episode, fellow kidney dietitian Emily Campbell RD, CDE, MScFN and Melanie chat about why the boring advice to "eat more fruits and vegetables" is so important for kidney health and their favorite tips to actually eat more! Connect with Emily, Owner of Kidney Nutrition at her website, on Instagram @kidneynutrition and in her Facebook group!

Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!

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All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

...more
27min

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How many episodes does Eat Away Kidney Stones have?

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