Eat Away Kidney Stones

Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND•sites.libsyn.com

Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist, Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND shares science-based ways to prevent kidney stones with food!

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015 Can you be vegan after bariatric surgery? [with guest Ashley Krautkramer]

Bariatric surgery can increase the risk of kidney stones up to 400%. In this episode, guest Ashley Krautkramer, RD talks about nutrition after bariatric surgery for people who want to follow a vegan or more plant based diet. Ashley's Website: Vegan Bariatric Dietitian Ashley's Facebook Group Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this po...

Oct 25, 2023•56 min

014 Bones, Stones & Enjoying Eating

In this episode, Melanie chats with Rosette and her experience balancing nutrition advice for bone health and kidney stones. Also, how Rosette has found a way to balance nutrition with enjoying life and eating. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of ad...

Oct 18, 2023•39 min

013 Spices, Oxalate & The Mediterranean Diet

In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about using herbs and spices, as well as following the Mediterranean Diet when you have kidney stones. Reference: 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. More about a Mediterranen Diet pattern Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | ...

Oct 11, 2023•17 min

012 Bariatric Surgery & Kidney Stone Prevention for All

Melanie chats with Dr. Megan Prochaska MD, MPH, a nephrologist and kidney stone specialist at the University of Chicago. We talk about why kidney stones are so common after bariatric surgery and tips to prevent them. We also talk about how to make sure PREVENTION is part of your medical care. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this p...

Oct 04, 2023•36 min

011 Nighttime Bathroom Trips

Struggle with going to the bathroom at night? This episode is for you! Nocturia (or going to the bathroom at night) is a common concern for people with kidney stones. There are things you can do to help! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice fr...

Sep 27, 2023•14 min

010: Barbara's Story - How a 24 hour urine test made a difference

In this episode, Melanie chats with Barbara about her journey with kidney stones, how important a 24-hour urine test was to help guide her diet changes, and her good news after her most recent kidney scan! Learn more about Kidney Stone Nutrition School Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes ...

Sep 20, 2023•40 min

009 Should I take a supplement?

Do "kidney stone breakers" work? Are supplements safe for kidney stone formers? Melanie dives into the data. Kevin Koo, Tareq Aro, and Brian R. Matlaga. Buyer Beware: Evidence-Based Evaulation of Dietary Supplements for Nephrolithiasis. Journal of Endourology. Jun 2020.702-707. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant...

Sep 13, 2023•25 min

008 Calories & Calcium

Melanie answers a listener question from Debbie about the extra calories you get from adding dairy to your meals for kidney stone prevention. _________________ Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional....

Sep 06, 2023•17 min

007 Tips to drink enough water

Drinking enough water for kidney stone prevention is NO easy task. Melanie shares her favorite tips to help you meet your fluid goal! Hidrate Spark Water Bottle __________ Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional....

Aug 30, 2023•20 min

006 Jim & Stealth Sodium

Jim shares his journey from food and eating causing significant stress in his life to actually ENJOYING eating and being kidney stone free! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional....

Aug 23, 2023•23 min

005 What makes a kidney stone?

Ever wonder what makes a kidney stone in the first place? Melanie dives into urine chemistry and what actually causes a kidney stone to form. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional....

Aug 16, 2023•13 min

004 Can I eat chocolate?

Melanie chats all things chocolate and kidney stones. Is it ok to eat chocoalate? How can you safely enjoy chocolate? Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional....

Aug 09, 2023•15 min

003 Why is there NO ONE kidney stone diet?

In this episode, Melanie helps us understand why nutrition for kidney stone prevention HAS to be personalized to YOU. Tips to Ask Your Doctor for a 24-Hour Urine Test American Urological Association Guidelines for Kidney Stones Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be us...

Jul 18, 2023•16 min

002 What's up with salt?

In this episode, Melanie dives into all things salt and kidney stones. Why does salt matter? How much salt should you have? Where does salt come from in our diet? Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional....

Jul 18, 2023•18 min

001 Meet Melanie

In this intro episode, Melanie shares a little about herself, background and education. Learn more about Melanie , her career, presentations and research ! Submit a question to get answered on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional....

Jul 12, 2023•16 min

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