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 why I DO NOT recommend a low oxalate diet for everyone. And how a low oxalate diet may actually be harmful for people with kidney stones.

Blog Post: What is PRAL & How Does It Affect Kidneys?

Blog Post: How a Low Oxalate Diet Could Make Kidney Stones Worse

Blog Post: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones

Blog Post: Top 8 Reasons Why You Keep Getting Kidney Stones on a Low Oxalate Diet

American Urological Association Guidelines for the Management of Kidney Stones

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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 24-hour urine test

Blog Post: More about a 24-hour urine test

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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 certainly doesn't make sense to get a urine test in this case - instead, this episode is for you!

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Blog

Keto Diets & Kidney Stones Blog

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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.

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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 1/18/24: "Help! I have a kidney stone...now what!?

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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 Link (15% off!)

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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 stone. 

Kidney Stone Nutrition School

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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 improving kidney health.

Relish Nutrition Therapy (Amanda's website)

FREE Masterclass: Help! I Have a Kidney Stone...Now What!? (1/18/24)

Resources:

Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach - Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch*

Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Money, Well-Being and Happiness Through Intuitive Eating - Christy Harrison*

Maitenance Phase Podcast

Food Psych Podcast

Katie M et al. Outcomes of intuitive eating interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eating Disorders. 2023;31(1):33-63. doi: 10.1080/10640266.2022.2030124

Christoph MJ, Hazzard VM, Järvelä-Reijonen E, Hooper L, Larson N, Neumark-Sztainer D. Intuitive Eating is Associated With Higher Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Adults. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2021;53(3):240-245. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.015

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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 Stone...Now What?

Can Alcohol Cause Kidney Stones Blog

Curhan GC, Willett WC, Speizer FE, Stampfer MJ. Beverage Use and Risk for Kidney Stones in Women. Annals of Internal Medicine. 1998;128(7):534-540. doi:10.7326/0003-4819-128-7-199804010-00003   Curhan GC, Willett WC, Rimm EB, Spiegelman D, Stampfer MJ. Prospective study of beverage use and the risk of kidney stones. Am J Epidemiol. 1996;143(3):240-247. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a008734

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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 exercise and physical movement must be part of the equation. Diana and Jose offer actionable tips to help you get started changing your life to reverse Type 2 Diabetes! Diabetes is associated with a higher risk of kidney stones, so many listeners will find Diana and Jose's messages very helpful.

For more information about diabetes and kidney stones specifically, listen to episode 20 of the Eat Away Kidney Stones podcast.

Type 2 Diabetes Revolution on Instagram and Facebook.

Don't forget to check out Diana & Jose's new book!

Atomic Habits Book*

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