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 digestion, reducing cancer risk, anti-aging properties, immune boosting, colon cleaning and yes, the prevention of kidney stones. Although alkalinity does play […]
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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 evidence based nutrition so important and why do I care so much? Here is an overview. What is Evidence Based
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Energy drinks are an enticing option in our sleep-deprived culture. They claim to give you quick energy in a tasty package. Are energy drinks all they are cracked up to be? Are energy drinks good for you? Specifically, do energy drinks cause kidney stones? Read on to learn more about energy drinks, nutrition and kidney
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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 watermelon and it’s benefits for kidney health! Watermelon For Kidney Patients As I always say, there is no single diet that
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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? Let’s dive into mango and kidney health. *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate,
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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
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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
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Honestly, ice cream is my all time favorite dessert. You can take all the cake, cookies and pie away – but not my ice cream! Can ice cream fit in a low potassium, kidney friendly diet? Of course! But, there is a lot to know about low potassium ice cream. Read on to learn how
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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.
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