Is Oatmeal Good For Kidney Stones? Read More »
Who doesn’t love a bowl of steaming hot oatmeal for breakfast? It is good for the body AND soul! But, is oatmeal good for kidney stones? Yes! Oatmeal is good for kidney stones. Read […]
Top 10 Low Oxalate Desserts Read More »
Who doesn’t need a treat from time to time? Finding low oxalate desserts can seem overwhelming. Lists of “high” oxalate foods often ban common dessert ingredients like chocolate and nuts. Never fear! There are
Alkaline Water & Kidney Stones: The Solution? Read More »
In 2020, alkaline water was estimated to make $46 million in revenue, a 20% increase from 2019! (1) This is no surprise, as alkaline water carries many (largely false) health claims ranging from improving
Why Is Evidence Based Nutrition So Important? Read More »
Many of you know I am passionate about research and evidence based nutrition. I take extreme care that all of the information I provide is evidence based to protect you and your kidneys! Why
Is Watermelon Good For Kidney Health? Read More »
Is watermelon good for kidney patients? Should you eat more watermelon if you have kidney disease? As with most answers in kidney nutrition, the answer is “it depends”. Read on to learn more about
Is Mango Good For Kidney Patients? Read More »
We intuitively know that fruit is good for us. But, it can seem like so many fruits and vegetables are “off limits” for kidney patients. What about mango? Is mango food for kidney patients?
How to Test For Oxalate: 24 Hour Urine Test For Kidney Stones Read More »
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
The Best Low Oxalate Greens Read More »
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
Kidney Stones & Pregnancy Read More »
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
Top 10 Tips to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy Read More »
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
How to Find Low Oxalate Bread Read More »
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 in Coconut Milk & Other Plant Based Milks Read More »
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
