Eating low sodium at any restaurant can be a challenge. Fast food, and sandwiches, in particular are a salty item. In fact, about 20% of the salt we eat in the United States comes from sandwiches alone! (1) Interestingly, we are pretty bad at guessing how much sodium is in our restaurant meals. One study […]
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Rice is a staple for many people across the world. For good reason, it is delicious! Rice is a great source of carbohydrate and energy. It is a great background for so many tasty dishes like curry, stir fry or seasoned beans. Or, rice can be the star of the show in dishes like Jollaf
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Potassium citrate is a hot topic in kidney stone nutrition. It is clear that both potassium and citrate have health benefits for some type of kidney stones. Potassium citrate is a very common medication prescribed for kidney stone prevention. But, can you get potassium citrate in food and drinks? This article covers everything you need
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Need a thoughtful gift for someone you love with kidney stones? Look no further! Here is my complete gift guide for people with kidney stones! *Please note that this post contains clearly identified affiliate links. If you click on these links and choose to make a purchase, I may receive a commission (at no cost
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Let me guess. You’ve been told to avoid oxalate because you had a kidney stone and now you have NO idea what to eat. I’m here for you! The feeling that you can’t eat all of your favorite healthy foods, like fruits and vegetables is one of the most frustrating things about a low oxalate
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Maybe you just got imaging results back and found out you have a kidney stone. Or, maybe you had the unfortunate experience of learning about your kidney stone by passing it. In either case, your obvious concern is: “what dissolves kidney stones fast?”. You understandably want to get rid of that kidney stone as fast
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If you’ve ever wondered about the impact of food on body acid levels, this article is for you! PRAL is a measurement of the acid (or alkaline) produced from your diet in your body. People with kidney disease, and some other chronic conditions (including kidney stones!) can make changes to their diet to reduce PRAL,
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No matter what kind of kidney stone you have, drinking A LOT of fluid is key to stopping kidney stones. But, not all drinks are created equal. What are the best drinks for kidney stones? Look no further for a complete guide to drinks for kidney stones! Why Are Drinks So Important For Kidney Stones?
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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 on to learn everything you need to know about oatmeal and why it is good for kidney stones. Benefits of Oatmeal
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Magnesium & kidney stones is a hot topic. Should people with kidney stones take magnesium? Will magnesium help everyone with kidney stones? Read on to learn everything you need to know about magnesium & kidney stones! Magnesium 101 What is magnesium in the first place? Magnesium is a mineral found all over our bodies, but
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