Eat Away Kidney Stones

By Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND

What's Eat Away Kidney Stones about?

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

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Eat Away Kidney Stones episodes:

06.26.2024
050 Kidney Stone “Diets” Don’t Have To Be So Hard [with Kathy Frieze]
In this episode, Melanie chats with one of the original students in Kidney Stone Nutrition School about what it is REALLY like to live and eat with kidney stones. Learn more about Kidney Stone Nutrition School Submit...
06.19.2024
049 Meet Our Newest Kidney Stone Dietitian! [with Kelly Nemec MS, RD]
Exciting news at The Kidney Dietitian! We now offer 1:1 appointments with a kidney stone dietitian! Kelly Nemec is our first dietitian ready to meet with you and prevent kidney stones once and for all! Meet Kelly in this episode...
06.12.2024
048 Risky Weight Loss Tactics That Can Cause Kidney Stones
Last week, Melanie spoke to a group of weight loss dietitians about “risky weight loss tactics that could cause kidney stones”. The interest was so great, she turned that talk into a podcast! Listen in for things to avoid if...
06.05.2024
047 How Dietitians Really Approach Healthy Eating [with Michelle McMurtery RD, CSR & Michelle Zachry MPH, RD]
In this episode, Melanie sits down with two other kidney dietitians that specialize in kidney disease and talk about how most dietitians think about healthy eating and “diets”. A must listen for anyone trying to navigate what a “kidney-friendly” diet”...
05.29.2024
046 Promoting Kidney Stone Education At The National Kidney Foundation Conference
Melanie spent a week in Long Beach, CA at the annual National Kidney Foundation this month. She shares her reflections about the state of kidney stone nutrition at national level. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on...
05.22.2024
045 Can I Eat Black Pepper With Kidney Stones?
In this episode Melanie BUSTS the myth that black pepper is “high” in oxalate. Blog: The Lowdown on Low Oxalate Spices Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! ...
05.15.2024
044 Is It Ok To Follow A Keto (Or Low Carb) Diet With Kidney Stones?
In this episode, Melanie explores the research showing a strong association between low carb diets and kidney stones and dives into why that might be. A MUST listen for anyone who has, or considered, going “low carb” Blog: The...
05.08.2024
043 What Does Your Dentist Have To Do With Kidney Stones? [with Dr. Meme Salem]
In this episode, Melanie chats with her dentist about the surprisingly important role nutrition plays in oral and dental health. Plus, how all of that lemon juice could be hurting your teeth! Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food &...
05.01.2024
042 What’s Up With Calcium Phosphate Kidney Stones?
We talk a LOT about oxalate here at The Kidney Dietitian. About 75% of kidney stones are made from calcium oxalate. Never fear calcium phosphate stone formers! Nutrition can and DOES matter for you too! In this episode, Melanie dives...
04.24.2024
041 Getting Urine Calcium Down: The CRUX of Kidney Stone Prevention
High urine calcium is the MOST common cause of kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie breaks down what to do if you find high urine calcium on your 24-hour urine test. Tips to Ask Your Doctor For a 24-Hour...
04.17.2024
040 How Is Dairy Protein Different For Kidney Stones?
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the often missed nuanced recommendation for “eat less protein” to prevent kidney stones. As always, there is MUCH more to know. Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones Blog: Potential Renal...
04.10.2024
039 Everything You Need to Know About Cottage Cheese & Kidney Stones
If you don’t love yogurt, is cottage cheese a good choice for people with kidney stones? Melanie weighs in on all things cottage cheese and kidney stones. FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know...
04.03.2024
038 Collagen and Kidney Stones: Is It Safe?
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about collagen and kidney stones. Are collagen supplements ok for people with kidney stones? Listen in! FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know Blog: Can Collagen...
03.27.2024
037 Chat With A Kidney Stone Urologist [with Dr. Luke Reynolds]
In this episode, Melanie talks with Dr. Luke Reynolds, a urologist at the University of Chicago who has a special interest in kidney stone treatment. They cover what exactly a urologist does, the different types of procedures to get rid...
03.20.2024
036 How To Get A 24 Hour Urine Test
In this episode, Melanie talks the nitty gritty of how to actually get a 24-hour urine test for kidney stones to understand what YOU can do to prevent kidney stones. Litholink’s Website Tips to Ask Your Urologist for a 24-Hour...
03.13.2024
035 Why it is dangerous to take "it worked for me" advice for kidney stones
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the top 3 reasons why it is harmful to take people's well-meaning advice for kidney stone prevention. Blog: Evidence Based Nutrition More About Melanie Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!...
03.06.2024
034 How I stopped getting kidney stones after ENDING my low oxalate diet
In this episode, Melanie chats with Gina, a student in Kidney Stone Nutrition School about her nearly 10 years of dealing with kidney stones. Blog: Low Oxalate Bread Recipe Join Gina in Kidney Stone Nutrition School Submit a question for...
02.28.2024
033 Kale vs. Spinach for Kidney Stones
In this episode, Melanie tackles the age-old question "is kale high in oxalate?" - as well as the oxalate content of MANY other green veggies! Low Oxalate Greens Blog Post Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!...
02.21.2024
032 Vitamin D, Omega 3, Magnesium & Creatine Supplements for Stones
In this episode, Melanie dives into the data behind some common supplements and if they are safe (or even beneficial!) for people with kidney stones. Magnesium & Kidney Stones (The Kidney Dietitian Blog) Omega-3 Fatty Acids (General Article) Omega-3 Supplementation...
02.14.2024
031 How much sugar is ok?
Eating too much sugar is associated with more kidney stones. This episode dives into WHO exactly should be concerned about sugar, and how much is ok to eat! Spoiler: there is ABSOLUTELY some room for ice cream! Submit a question...
02.07.2024
030 Why shouldn't EVERYONE follow a low oxalate diet to be safe?
I don't recommend strict low oxalate diets for ANYONE. I often get asked why not? Doesn't it make sense to recommend a low oxalate diet just in case it matters? In this episode, I break down my top 5 reasons...
01.31.2024
029 When can I get a 24-hour urine test?
Is it ok to get a 24-hour urine test when you STILL have kidney stones? Melanie dives into this question and when it might NOT be ideal to get a 24-hour urine test. Tips to ask your urologist about a...
01.24.2024
028 How to prevent kidney stones if you’ve never had one
We talk a lot about how important it is to get a 24-hour urine test to prevent kidney stones. But, what if you've never HAD a kidney stone, but still want to do everything you can to prevent them? It...
01.17.2024
027 Your Kidney Stone Team [with Dr. Anna Zisman]
Kidney stone specialist Dr. Anna Zisman and Melanie talk about all the different kinds of healthcare professionals who should be on your kidney stone medical team, and how to find true kidney stone specialists. Submit a question for Melanie to...
01.10.2024
026 What if I was "bad" over the holidays?
If you are feeling ANY amount of guilt about what you ate over the past few months, this episode is for you! Melanie dives into why people with kidney stones should NEVER feel guilty about what they eat. FREE Class...
01.03.2024
025 How Much Lemon Juice (and Turmeric) Should I Have?
In this episode, Melanie tackles a listener question about how much lemon juice people with kidney stones should drink. Also, dives into turmeric and kidney stones. Potassium Citrate in Food Blog Post Dietary Acid Load (PRAL) Blog Post Moonstone Affiliate...
12.27.2023
024 Karen's Journey to Food Confidence with Kidney Stones
Melanie chats with Karen about her experience getting a kidney stone and, after working with a kidney stone dietitian, feels like she can eat confidently in any social situation and knows she is doing everything she can to prevent another...
12.20.2023
023 Intuitive Eating & Kidney Health [w/ Amanda Hays]
In this episode, Melanie chats with Amanda Hays MS, RD, LD - a kidney dietitian with an intuitive eating focus. Amanda and Melanie talk about how to eat while honoring all aspects of health and how to eat intuitively while still...
12.13.2023
022 Can I Enjoy An Adult Beverage?
Is it ok to have alcohol if you have kidney stones? What type of alcohol is best? Melanie dives into all of your burning alcohol and kidney stone questions! FREE Class on January 18, 2024: Help! I Have a Kidney...
12.06.2023
021 Plant Based Diets for Type 2 Diabetes [with Diana Licalzi & Jose Tejero]
In this episode, Melanie chats with Type 2 Diabetes experts Diana Licalzi MS, RD, CDCES and Jose Tejero, an exercise physiologist. This episode dives into how food is so powerful for the treatment of diabetes - as well as why...
11.29.2023
020 What Does Diabetes Have to Do with Kidney Stones?
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the science behind the diabetes - kidney stone connection and gives actionable nutrition tips for people with BOTH diabetes and kidney stones. The Kidney Dietitian Article: Diabetes & Kidney Stones - What YOU Can...
11.22.2023
019 A Happy Ending to 50 Years of Kidney Stones
In this episode, Melanie chats with Ron. Ron has had kidney stones for 50 years and was floundering for what he could do to stop them. He now is kidney stone free and has discovered what he can do to...
11.15.2023
018 Help! I Can't Eat Dairy!
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about being intolerant to dairy and the best way for people with kidney stones to meet their calcium needs. Articles From The Kidney Dietitian: Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones, Oxalate in Coconut...
11.08.2023
017 Kidney Stones ARE Preventable! [with Dr. Anna Zisman]
You won't want to miss this episode with Dr. Anna Zisman, kidney stone nephrologist at the University of Chicago. Melanie and Dr. Zisman dive into the fact that kidney stones really ARE preventable and how to come up with...
11.01.2023
016 Yogurt 101
Yogurt is a great option to help people with kidney stones get in enough calcium. With so many options at the yogurt aisle these days, choosing a yogurt can be overwhelming! Melanie breaks down the main things to consider when...
10.25.2023
015 Can you be vegan after bariatric surgery? [with guest Ashley Krautkramer]
Bariatric surgery can increase the risk of kidney stones up to 400%. In this episode, guest Ashley Krautkramer, RD talks about nutrition after bariatric surgery for people who want to follow a vegan or more plant based diet. Ashley's Website:...
10.18.2023
014 Bones, Stones & Enjoying Eating
In this episode, Melanie chats with Rosette and her experience balancing nutrition advice for bone health and kidney stones. Also, how Rosette has found a way to balance nutrition with enjoying life and eating. Submit a question for Melanie to...
10.11.2023
013 Spices, Oxalate & The Mediterranean Diet
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about using herbs and spices, as well as following the Mediterranean Diet when you have kidney stones. Reference: Rodriguez A, Curhan GC, Gambaro G, Taylor EN, Ferraro PM. Mediterranean diet adherence and risk...
10.04.2023
012 Bariatric Surgery & Kidney Stone Prevention for All
Melanie chats with Dr. Megan Prochaska MD, MPH, a nephrologist and kidney stone specialist at the University of Chicago. We talk about why kidney stones are so common after bariatric surgery and tips to prevent them. We also talk about...
09.27.2023
011 Nighttime Bathroom Trips
Struggle with going to the bathroom at night? This episode is for you! Nocturia (or going to the bathroom at night) is a common concern for people with kidney stones. There are things you can do to help! Submit a...
09.20.2023
010: Barbara's Story - How a 24 hour urine test made a difference
In this episode, Melanie chats with Barbara about her journey with kidney stones, how important a 24-hour urine test was to help guide her diet changes, and her good news after her most recent kidney scan! Learn more about Kidney...
09.13.2023
009 Should I take a supplement?
Do "kidney stone breakers" work? Are supplements safe for kidney stone formers? Melanie dives into the data. Kevin Koo, Tareq Aro, and Brian R. Matlaga. Buyer Beware: Evidence-Based Evaulation of Dietary Supplements for Nephrolithiasis. Journal of Endourology. Jun 2020.702-707. Submit a...
09.06.2023
008 Calories & Calcium
Melanie answers a listener question from Debbie about the extra calories you get from adding dairy to your meals for kidney stone prevention. _________________ Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! ...
08.30.2023
007 Tips to drink enough water
Drinking enough water for kidney stone prevention is NO easy task. Melanie shares her favorite tips to help you meet your fluid goal! Hidrate Spark Water Bottle __________ Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect...
08.23.2023
006 Jim & Stealth Sodium
Jim shares his journey from food and eating causing significant stress in his life to actually ENJOYING eating and being kidney stone free! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram...
08.16.2023
005 What makes a kidney stone?
Ever wonder what makes a kidney stone in the first place? Melanie dives into urine chemistry and what actually causes a kidney stone to form. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!...
08.09.2023
004 Can I eat chocolate?
Melanie chats all things chocolate and kidney stones. Is it ok to eat chocoalate? How can you safely enjoy chocolate? Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest |...
07.18.2023
003 Why is there NO ONE kidney stone diet?
In this episode, Melanie helps us understand why nutrition for kidney stone prevention HAS to be personalized to YOU. Tips to Ask Your Doctor for a 24-Hour Urine Test American Urological Association Guidelines for Kidney Stones Submit a question for...
07.18.2023
002 What's up with salt?
In this episode, Melanie dives into all things salt and kidney stones. Why does salt matter? How much salt should you have? Where does salt come from in our diet? Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!...
07.12.2023
001 Meet Melanie
In this intro episode, Melanie shares a little about herself, background and education. Learn more about Melanie, her career, presentations and research! Submit a question to get answered on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook...

What's Eat Away Kidney Stones about?

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Eat Away Kidney Stones episodes:

050 Kidney Stone “Diets” Don’t Have To Be So Hard [with Kathy Frieze]

049 Meet Our Newest Kidney Stone Dietitian! [with Kelly Nemec MS, RD]

048 Risky Weight Loss Tactics That Can Cause Kidney Stones

047 How Dietitians Really Approach Healthy Eating [with Michelle McMurtery RD, CSR & Michelle Zachry MPH, RD]

046 Promoting Kidney Stone Education At The National Kidney Foundation Conference

045 Can I Eat Black Pepper With Kidney Stones?

044 Is It Ok To Follow A Keto (Or Low Carb) Diet With Kidney Stones?

043 What Does Your Dentist Have To Do With Kidney Stones? [with Dr. Meme Salem]

042 What’s Up With Calcium Phosphate Kidney Stones?

041 Getting Urine Calcium Down: The CRUX of Kidney Stone Prevention

040 How Is Dairy Protein Different For Kidney Stones?

039 Everything You Need to Know About Cottage Cheese & Kidney Stones

038 Collagen and Kidney Stones: Is It Safe?

037 Chat With A Kidney Stone Urologist [with Dr. Luke Reynolds]

036 How To Get A 24 Hour Urine Test

035 Why it is dangerous to take "it worked for me" advice for kidney stones

034 How I stopped getting kidney stones after ENDING my low oxalate diet

033 Kale vs. Spinach for Kidney Stones

032 Vitamin D, Omega 3, Magnesium & Creatine Supplements for Stones

031 How much sugar is ok?

030 Why shouldn't EVERYONE follow a low oxalate diet to be safe?

029 When can I get a 24-hour urine test?

028 How to prevent kidney stones if you’ve never had one

027 Your Kidney Stone Team [with Dr. Anna Zisman]

026 What if I was "bad" over the holidays?

025 How Much Lemon Juice (and Turmeric) Should I Have?

024 Karen's Journey to Food Confidence with Kidney Stones

023 Intuitive Eating & Kidney Health [w/ Amanda Hays]

022 Can I Enjoy An Adult Beverage?

021 Plant Based Diets for Type 2 Diabetes [with Diana Licalzi & Jose Tejero]

020 What Does Diabetes Have to Do with Kidney Stones?

019 A Happy Ending to 50 Years of Kidney Stones

018 Help! I Can't Eat Dairy!

017 Kidney Stones ARE Preventable! [with Dr. Anna Zisman]

016 Yogurt 101

015 Can you be vegan after bariatric surgery? [with guest Ashley Krautkramer]

014 Bones, Stones & Enjoying Eating

013 Spices, Oxalate & The Mediterranean Diet

012 Bariatric Surgery & Kidney Stone Prevention for All

011 Nighttime Bathroom Trips

010: Barbara's Story - How a 24 hour urine test made a difference

009 Should I take a supplement?

008 Calories & Calcium

007 Tips to drink enough water

006 Jim & Stealth Sodium

005 What makes a kidney stone?

004 Can I eat chocolate?

003 Why is there NO ONE kidney stone diet?

002 What's up with salt?

001 Meet Melanie

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