Although collecting your urine for 24 hours isn’t the most glamorous task, the information you get from this test is invaluable. Plus, it is a whole lot better than needles in my opinion! A 24-hour urine test will test for oxalate and many other minerals and factors that impact your risk for kidney stones. Learn …
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It is common knowledge that fluid is good for kidney stones. But what kind of fluid is best? Is Gatorade good for kidney stones? What about other drinks? Read on to learn everything you need to know about kidney stones, Gatorade and fluid! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an …
No doubt about it, the “keto” (or, ketogenic) diet is incredibly popular. Keto diets claim to cure everything from cancer to dementia. Of course, keto has been made very popular by diet culture as a way to lose weight quick. But, a little known fact is that keto and kidney stones are connected. Let’s dive …
Is orange juice actually good for kidney stones? Or, is this an old wives tale? Read on to learn everything you need to know about orange juice and kidney stones. Nutritional Profile of Orange Juice Firstly, what is in orange juice? Check out this comparison of an 8 fluid ounce glass with 1 medium orange. …
Yes! Low oxalate greens do exist. Unfortunately, many people are given general advice to “avoid all green vegetables” on a low oxalate diet. But, this is just simply lazy and false information. There are plenty of low oxalate greens that can (and should!) be eaten on a healthy low oxalate diet. Who Needs Low Oxalate …
Kidney stones are common in pregnancy. Estimated prevalence ranges from 1 out of every 200-1,500 pregnancies. (1) The more pregnancies a woman has, the higher her risk of having kidney stones. Kidney stone risk increases from 5% to 12% in women with 3 or more pregnancies. (2) Kidney stones are most likely to happen later …
Is this unassuming kitchen spice the key to kidney health? Or, should ginger at least be part of a kidney friendly diet? Read on to learn more about ginger, it’s health benefits, risks and if ginger is good for kidneys! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I …
Kidney health is important for everyone! But, some people have extra motivation to keep their kidneys healthy. Maybe you’ve donated a kidney and want to make sure your single kidney stays healthy. Maybe you have a family history of kidney disease and want to do everything you can to prevent it from happening to you. …
Who Should Eat Low Oxalate Bread? As always, I start my low oxalate posts with a disclaimer. Not everyone who has kidney stones needs a low oxalate diet. In fact, not even everyone with oxalate kidney stones needs low oxalate bread. A healthy diet for kidney stone prevention must be individualized to your urine risk …
An exciting new article was published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition this month. Yes, I know I am a nerd – who else gets excited about scientific research papers? This article is so exciting because it finally gives us an accurate amount of oxalate in coconut milk and other common plant based milks! Read …
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