Eat Away Kidney Stones

How do you know you are on the right track with kidney stone prevention? It can be excruciating to wait until your next scan to see if you have more kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie gives her top 3 signs your kidney stone diet isn't working. FREE Resource: Tips to Ask Your Urologist for a 24-Hour Urine Test   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. 

24-hour urine tests are a non-negotiable for kidney stone prevention that actually works! But, how often should you get this urine test? And, when CAN you get a urine test? Melanie answers these nitty gritty questions in this episode. FREE Resource: Tips to Ask Your Doctor for a 24-Hour Urine Test   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.

Food, nutrition and public health have certainly taken a national stage, cumulating with the release of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in January. We've been getting a lot of questions about the new guidelines, and could not be more excited to welcome THE voice of food politics, Dr. Marion Nestle, to the podcast. Book: What To Eat Now* *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I may earn a small commission on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you).   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.

Avoiding beans because of kidney stones? This episode is for you! Melanie dives into all the reasons beans are actually GOOD for most people with kidney stones - and the importance of eating them in a healthy well-balanced diet. Blog: Low Oxalate Beans Blog: Potential Renal Acid Load Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones Rodriguez A, Curhan GC, Gambaro G, Taylor EN, Ferraro PM. Mediterranean diet adherence and risk of incident kidney stones. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2020;111(5):1100-1106. 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.  

If you've EVER been told to "just drink more water" for kidney stones, this episode is for you! Learn about how kidney stone prevention is SO much more than that, and how to begin to focus on what will ACTUALLY matter for YOU! Tips to Ask Your Doctor for a 24-Hour Urine Test Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones Blog: Dietary Acid Load Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food   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.  

Unfortunately, people with kidney stones are at higher risk of heart disease. Good nutrition for your heart goes WAY beyond just "eat vegetables and low cholesterol". In this fascinating episode, Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Michelle Routhenstein about some more advanced strategies for heart health! Connect with Michelle Routhenstein RD on her website, Instagram & Facebook   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.  

Melanie answers one of her most common questions. We know eating calcium helps reduce oxalate absorption. But, how much calcium do you need based on how much oxalate you eat? Melanie shares her thoughts. Blog: Calcium Sources For 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.  

Melanie shares updates from the Research on Calculus Kinetics (ROCK) meeting last week. An overview of all the exciting research going on to make lives better for people with 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.  

Dr. Joshi, a nephrologist at NYU Langone passionate joins Melanie to chat about all the ways more plant-forward diets are good for kidney stones - as well as what current fad diets are likely adding to the rise in kidney stones. Afternoon Rounds: Dr. Joshi's Website Zayed S, Goldfarb DS, Joshi S. Popular Diets and Kidney Stones. Advances in Kidney Disease and Health. 2023;30(6):529-536. 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.

If you've EVER felt like there is nothing left to eat on a "kidney stone diet", or felt like giving up because you miss the joy eating SHOULD bring - this episode is for you!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/listenerquestion    Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! https://www.thekidneydietitian.org/wo... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.kidney.... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thekidneyrd?... Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thekidneydi... Facebook Group   / 322637672240954   Newsletter https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/ki... www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones https://kidneydietitian.easywebinar.l...   All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released last week. Melanie breaks them down and details what is in line with current research, and what is not, as well as how these new guidelines shape up for the kidney community. 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans PMID: 23927718 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/listenerquestion  Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! https://www.thekidneydietitian.org/wo... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.kidney.... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thekidneyrd?... Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thekidneydi... Facebook Group   / 322637672240954   Newsletter https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/ki... www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones https://kidneydietitian.easywebinar.l... All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

After last week's episode about how important gut health is, join irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and overall gut health expert dietitian Jessie Wong and Melanie for a fascinating discussion about the world of healthy eating and lifestyle for gut health. IBS Dietitian website, Instagram, Facebook & podcast FREE Guide to IBS for Patients   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.  

Dive into the world of gut health, malabsorption, diarrhea and kidney stones with Melanie in this fascinating episode.  Blog: Gastric Bypass & 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.  

Melanie shares how The Kidney Dietitian has grown over the past year, her reflections, and goals moving into 2026. Sending a HUGE THANK YOU to each listener for their support!   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.  

Save this short and sweet episode for the next time you are feeling frustrated, anxious, nervous or sad about 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.  

Every day, I see people falling into disordered eating habits out of fear of eating and getting another kidney stone. I was thrilled to welcome Mia Greco, a fellow registered dietitian and expert in making healthy choices to the podcast! We chat everything from diagnosable eating disorders, the disordered eating spectrum and how to eat for health without going overboard. Mia Greco Website: Olive Branch Nutrition, Instagram & Facebook   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.  

Worried about eating as we move into the holiday season? This episode is for you!   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.  

Magnesium is really having a moment in the spotlight. In this fascinating episode, Melanie and fellow kidney dietitian Jen Hernandez RD, CSR dive into why magnesium is so important for kidney health, and how to be sure you are getting in enough! Get Jen's Book! Plant Powered Kidneys (affiliate link) Connect with Jen at the Plant Powered Kidneys Website , Instagram, Facebook and Facebook Group.   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.  

Ever wonder if it is ok (or even good!?) to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet with kidney stones? Melanie breaks down the benefits and risks in this episode. Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones: The 411 Blog: Oxalate in Coconut Milk: And Other Plant Based Milks Blog: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones References: 1. Zayed S, Goldfarb DS, Joshi S. Popular Diets and Kidney Stones. Advances in Kidney Disease and Health. 2023;30(6):529-536. 2. Rodriguez A, Curhan GC, Gambaro G, Taylor EN, Ferraro PM. Mediterranean diet adherence and risk of incident kidney stones. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2020;111(5):1100-1106.  3. Maddahi N, Aghamir SMK, Moddaresi SS, Mirzaei K, Alizadeh S, Yekaninejad MS. The association of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension-style diet with urinary risk factors of kidney stones formation in men with nephrolithiasis. Clinical Nutrition ESPEN. 2020;39:173-179.  4. Noori N, Honarkar E, Goldfarb DS, et al. Urinary Lithogenic Risk Profile in Recurrent Stone Formers With Hyperoxaluria: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)-Style and Low-Oxalate Diets. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2014;63(3):456-463.    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.  

Yes! Dietitians can OBVIOUSLY get kidney stones too! In this episode, Melanie chats with a fellow dietitian who has been struggling with kidney stones since college and dives into what her experience has been like.   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.