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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Number 1: 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 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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.
September 09, 202628min
Number 2: 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. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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.
August 26, 202650min
Number 3: 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. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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.
August 12, 202634min
Number 4: 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 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org 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.
July 29, 202657min
Number 5: 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! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
May 22, 20248min