Eat Away Kidney Stones

By Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FANDMedicine Health & Fitness

Eat Away Kidney Stones episodes

October 07 159 Are laxatives safe for kidney stones?
Melanie answers a listener question about laxatives. Are they safe for people with kindey stones? Strategies to help with constipation are also covered.

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

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15 min
September 23 158 Pancreatic Insuffiency, Digestive Enzymes & Kidney Stones [w/ Elyse Krawtz MS, RDN, LD, CDSH]
Exocrine pancreatic insuffiency (EPI) and kidney stones are closely connected. Melanie and fellow dietitian Elyse Krawtz talk about this surprisingly common and underdiagnosed condition, how to properly take pancreatic enzymes to correct EPI, who should be tested, and how it it connected to kidney stones. Connect with Elyse at her website, LinkedIn, and at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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

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57 min
September 09 157 Kidney Stone Dietitian Reacts: 2026 American Urological Association Kidney Stone Guidelines
For the first time in 7 years, the AUA has updated their guidance on how healthcare professionals should help people with kidney stones prevent more stones! Melanie shares some of the key changes - and things that have stayed the same. Tips to ask your doctor for a 24-hour urine test Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones? American Urological Association Site - 2026 Medical Management of Kidney Stones

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28 min
August 26 156 How Culinary Nutrition Can Help Prevent Kidney Stones [w/ Melanya Kushla MS, RD, CHES]
Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Melanya Kushla about new, unique (and fascinating!) strategies you can use in the kitchen to help make food more kidney-friendly, or just get started USING your kitchen! Melanya specializes in culinary nutrition and has a passion for helping people learn how to cook more nutritious meals. Follow Melaya on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and check out her website. Book a free consultation call and use code KIDNEYS for 15% off any services.

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

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50 min
August 12 155 Seen Nutrition: A New Way to Think About Calcium
We all know that getting in enough calcium from food is key for calcium stone formers. Realistically, it can be hard to meet calcium goals day after day. In this episode, Melanie chats with Jenny Han, Co-Founder of Seen Nutrition, a new whole-food calcium chew. Connect with Seen Nutrition on their website (www.seennutrition.com) and Instagram (@thecalciumqueens). Use code MELANIEBETZ10 for 10% off your first purchase. Valid through 11/12/26. This episode was sponsored by Seen Nutrition.

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

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34 min
July 29 154 Liver health: WAY more than alcohol [w/ Andy De Santis MPH, RD]
Because 1 in 3 people have fatty liver disease, many are trying to manage "kidney stone diets" with liver health. Spoiler alert: nutrition for optimal kidney and liver health is strikingly similar! Melanie welcomes fellow dietitian Andy De Santis MPH, RD, an expert in liver nutrition, to talk all things liver and nutrition. Follow Andy at his website, Instagram and TikTok pages

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57 min
July 15 153 The Power of Empathy with Kidney Stones [w/ Rosemary]
Rosemary suffered with kidney stones for years before finding Melanie. In this episode, Rosemary shares her life living with kidney stones with vulnerability, humor and authenticity.
45 min
July 01 152 Mythbusting Diabetes Nutrition [w/ Kristie Messerli RD, CDCES]
Diabetes and kidney stones often go hand-in-hand. Diabetes expert, Kristie Messerli RD CDCES, corrects the most common myths out there about eating for people with diabetes. Connect with Kristie on Instagram and her podcast - Simplifying Diabetes Blog Post: Kidney Stones and Diabetes: What YOU Can Do

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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.
37 min
June 17 151 Low Carb Diets & Kidney Stones - Let's Talk Honestly
You may have heard that "low carb diets aren't good for kidney stones". This is generally true, but what IS a low carb diet? They aren't all created equal. How can you go about a "low carb" diet safely? In this episode, Melanie sheds light on the nuance of carbohydrates and kidney stones. Blog: Keto and Kidney Stones Blog: Kidney Stones & Diabetes: What YOU Can Do

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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.
33 min
June 03 150 Make the most of your spices! [w/ Chef Cat Ludwig RDN, LD]
One of the most common issues with avoiding too much salt is that food "doesn't taste good". The secret? Using herbs and spices the RIGHT way! Melanie and fellow dietitian and chef Cat Ludwig chat all things flavor and how to make food DELICIOUS without a ton of salt! Connect with Cat on Instagram, Facebook and her YouTube cooking show!

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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.
52 min