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 153 episodes available.

Eat Away Kidney Stones episodes:

July 15, 2026 152 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.
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45min
July 01, 2026 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.
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37min
June 17, 2026 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.
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33min
June 03, 2026 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.
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52min
May 27, 2026 149 Urine pH: Why It Matters & How to Change It
Urine pH is a KEY part of kidney stone prevention. Melanie breaks down WHY this matters, and what you can use it in your personalized kidney stone plan. Blog: What is PRAL (Potetial Renal Acid Load) & How Does It Affect Kidneys? Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food & DrinksTalking Tips to Ask for a 24-Hour Urine Test

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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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24min
May 20, 2026 148 National Kidney Foundation Meeting Reflections [+ Panel of Kidney Dietitians]
In this episode, Melanie reflects on her time at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting in New Orleans earlier this month. She also asks a panel of other kidney dietitians what they think the future of kidney nutrition is, and what they wish EVERY kidney patient knew.

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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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19min
May 13, 2026 147 Exercise for Your Bones [w/ Rebekah Rotstein]
Bones and kidney stones are INEXTRICABLY linked. People with calcium kidney stones are at higher risk of bone disease. Nutrition for kidney stones MUST also address bone health.⁠ I was THRILLED to welcome exercise physiologist Rebekah Rotstein to talk about how exercise is so important for bone health - and what type of exercise matters most!⁠ Connect with Rebekah on Instagram, Facebook and her website. Learn about Buff Bones on Instagram, Facebook and the web!

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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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49min
May 06, 2026 146 How to stop letting kidney stones control your life
No doubt about it - kidney stones are scary and can have a significant impact on mental health and quality of life. Melanie shares her tips to stop letting kidney stones rule your life, and take back control and live life BETTER with 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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24min
April 29, 2026 145 Why fiber is so important for kidney stones
Fiber isn't typically top of mind when it comes to kidney stone nutrition - but it should be! In this episode, Melanie dives into what fiber is, why it is so important for kidney stones and how to add fiber to your diet. USDA Food Data Central Chen W, Hong Y, Man S, Xu T. Association between dietary fiber intake and kidney stones: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011-2018). Nutr Res Pract. 2024;18(4):534-543.

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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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31min
April 22, 2026 The Importance of Culturally Informed Nutrition for Kidney Patients [w/ Areli Gutierrez MS, RD, CSR, LD]
It is imperative that nutrition advice be adapted to each person's cultural food. In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow kidney dietitian Areli Gutierrez about why this is so important for kidney disease specifically, why it isn't always happening, and how we can serve ALL our patients better. Latina Kidney Dietitian website, Instagram & Facebook Food Culture Curious Podcast

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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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31min

FAQs about Eat Away Kidney Stones:

How many episodes does Eat Away Kidney Stones have?

The podcast currently has 153 episodes available.

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