In this episode Melanie BUSTS the myth that black pepper is “high” in oxalate. Blog: The Lowdown on Low Oxalate Spices 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....
May 22, 2024•8 min
In this episode, Melanie explores the research showing a strong association between low carb diets and kidney stones and dives into why that might be. A MUST listen for anyone who has, or considered, going “low carb” Blog: The Link Between Keto & Kidney Stones References: Incidence and Characteristics of Kidney Stones in Patients on Ketogenic Diet: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Popular Diets and Kidney Stones Incidence and Characteristics of Kidney Stones in Patients on Ketogenic Die...
May 15, 2024•31 min
In this episode, Melanie chats with her dentist about the surprisingly important role nutrition plays in oral and dental health. Plus, how all of that lemon juice could be hurting your teeth! Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food & Drinks Blog: The Kidney Stone Diet: Nutrition to Prevent Calcium Oxalate 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 Al...
May 08, 2024•39 min
We talk a LOT about oxalate here at The Kidney Dietitian. About 75% of kidney stones are made from calcium oxalate. Never fear calcium phosphate stone formers! Nutrition can and DOES matter for you too! In this episode, Melanie dives into how food is important for calcium phosphate stones. Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones? Blog: How a Low Oxalate Diet Can Make Kidney Stones Worse Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with Th...
May 01, 2024•20 min
High urine calcium is the MOST common cause of kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie breaks down what to do if you find high urine calcium on your 24-hour urine test. Tips to Ask Your Doctor For a 24-Hour Urine Test Blog: 24-Hour Urine Test for Kidney Stones Blog: Calcium Sources 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...
Apr 24, 2024•20 min
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the often missed nuanced recommendation for “eat less protein” to prevent kidney stones. As always, there is MUCH more to know. Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones Blog: Potential Renal Acid Load Blog: Calcium Sources 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 ...
Apr 17, 2024•17 min
If you don’t love yogurt, is cottage cheese a good choice for people with kidney stones? Melanie weighs in on all things cottage cheese and kidney stones. FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know Recipe & Blog: Low Sodium Cottage Cheese Recipe: Paneer Cheese 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...
Apr 10, 2024•15 min
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about collagen and kidney stones. Are collagen supplements ok for people with kidney stones? Listen in! FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know Blog: Can Collagen Cause 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 educat...
Apr 03, 2024•16 min
In this episode, Melanie talks with Dr. Luke Reynolds, a urologist at the University of Chicago who has a special interest in kidney stone treatment. They cover what exactly a urologist does, the different types of procedures to get rid of kidney stones, warning signs to look out for after stone surgery or when passing a stone, and SO much more! Luke Reynolds, MD at the University of Chicago Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Fa...
Mar 27, 2024•30 min
In this episode, Melanie talks the nitty gritty of how to actually get a 24-hour urine test for kidney stones to understand what YOU can do to prevent kidney stones. Litholink’s Website Tips to Ask Your Urologist for a 24-Hour Urine Test 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...
Mar 20, 2024•12 min
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the top 3 reasons why it is harmful to take people's well-meaning advice for kidney stone prevention. Blog: Evidence Based Nutrition More About Melanie 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 pr...
Mar 13, 2024•27 min
In this episode, Melanie chats with Gina, a student in Kidney Stone Nutrition School about her nearly 10 years of dealing with kidney stones. Blog: Low Oxalate Bread Recipe Join Gina in 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 only and should not be used in place ...
Mar 06, 2024•34 min
In this episode, Melanie tackles the age-old question "is kale high in oxalate?" - as well as the oxalate content of MANY other green veggies! Low Oxalate Greens Blog Post 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....
Feb 28, 2024•12 min
In this episode, Melanie dives into the data behind some common supplements and if they are safe (or even beneficial!) for people with kidney stones. Magnesium & Kidney Stones (The Kidney Dietitian Blog) Omega-3 Fatty Acids (General Article) Omega-3 Supplementation for Kidney Stones Article (2011) Impact of Creatine Supplementation on Kidney Function Article (2019) Supplements to Reduce Oxalate (The Kidney Dietitian Blog) Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with T...
Feb 21, 2024•21 min
Eating too much sugar is associated with more kidney stones. This episode dives into WHO exactly should be concerned about sugar, and how much is ok to eat! Spoiler: there is ABSOLUTELY some room for ice cream! 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...
Feb 14, 2024•14 min
I don't recommend strict low oxalate diets for ANYONE. I often get asked why not? Doesn't it make sense to recommend a low oxalate diet just in case it matters? In this episode, I break down my top 5 reasons why I DO NOT recommend a low oxalate diet for everyone. And how a low oxalate diet may actually be harmful for people with kidney stones. Blog Post: What is PRAL & How Does It Affect Kidneys? Blog Post: How a Low Oxalate Diet Could Make Kidney Stones Worse Blog Post: The Best Calcium Sou...
Feb 07, 2024•31 min
Is it ok to get a 24-hour urine test when you STILL have kidney stones? Melanie dives into this question and when it might NOT be ideal to get a 24-hour urine test. Tips to ask your urologist about a 24-hour urine test Blog Post: More about a 24-hour urine test 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 ...
Jan 31, 2024•9 min
We talk a lot about how important it is to get a 24-hour urine test to prevent kidney stones. But, what if you've never HAD a kidney stone, but still want to do everything you can to prevent them? It certainly doesn't make sense to get a urine test in this case - instead, this episode is for you! Dietary Guidelines for Americans Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Blog Keto Diets & Kidney Stones Blog Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Ins...
Jan 24, 2024•22 min
Kidney stone specialist Dr. Anna Zisman and Melanie talk about all the different kinds of healthcare professionals who should be on your kidney stone medical team, and how to find true kidney stone specialists. 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...
Jan 17, 2024•22 min
If you are feeling ANY amount of guilt about what you ate over the past few months, this episode is for you! Melanie dives into why people with kidney stones should NEVER feel guilty about what they eat. FREE Class 1/18/24: "Help! I have a kidney stone...now what!? 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 educatio...
Jan 10, 2024•18 min
In this episode, Melanie tackles a listener question about how much lemon juice people with kidney stones should drink. Also, dives into turmeric and kidney stones. Potassium Citrate in Food Blog Post Dietary Acid Load (PRAL) Blog Post Moonstone Affiliate Link (15% off!) 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 ed...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min
Melanie chats with Karen about her experience getting a kidney stone and, after working with a kidney stone dietitian, feels like she can eat confidently in any social situation and knows she is doing everything she can to prevent another stone. 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 fo...
Dec 27, 2023•40 min
In this episode, Melanie chats with Amanda Hays MS, RD, LD - a kidney dietitian with an intuitive eating focus. Amanda and Melanie talk about how to eat while honoring all aspects of health and how to eat intuitively while still improving kidney health. Relish Nutrition Therapy (Amanda's website) FREE Masterclass: Help! I Have a Kidney Stone...Now What!? (1/18/24) Resources: Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach - Evelyn Tribole & Elyse Resch * Anti-Diet: Reclaim Your Time, Mo...
Dec 20, 2023•46 min
Is it ok to have alcohol if you have kidney stones? What type of alcohol is best? Melanie dives into all of your burning alcohol and kidney stone questions! FREE Class on January 18, 2024: Help! I Have a Kidney Stone...Now What? Can Alcohol Cause Kidney Stones Blog Curhan GC, Willett WC, Speizer FE, Stampfer MJ. Beverage Use and Risk for Kidney Stones in Women. Annals of Internal Medicine . 1998;128(7):534-540. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-128-7-199804010-00003 Curhan GC, Willett WC, Rimm EB, Spiegelm...
Dec 13, 2023•16 min
In this episode, Melanie chats with Type 2 Diabetes experts Diana Licalzi MS, RD, CDCES and Jose Tejero, an exercise physiologist. This episode dives into how food is so powerful for the treatment of diabetes - as well as why exercise and physical movement must be part of the equation. Diana and Jose offer actionable tips to help you get started changing your life to reverse Type 2 Diabetes! Diabetes is associated with a higher risk of kidney stones, so many listeners will find Diana and Jose's ...
Dec 06, 2023•50 min
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the science behind the diabetes - kidney stone connection and gives actionable nutrition tips for people with BOTH diabetes and kidney stones. The Kidney Dietitian Article: Diabetes & Kidney Stones - What YOU Can Do Daudon, Michel et al. Type 2 Diabetes Increases the Risk for Uric Acid Stones. Journal of the American Society of Nephrology 17(7):p 2026-2033, July 2006. Online Course: Kidney Stone Nutrition School Submit a question for Melanie to answer on ...
Nov 29, 2023•19 min
In this episode, Melanie chats with Ron. Ron has had kidney stones for 50 years and was floundering for what he could do to stop them. He now is kidney stone free and has discovered what he can do to keep it that way - and that eating for kidney stones can be quite delicious! Melanie's Kidney Stone Cookbooks 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 infor...
Nov 22, 2023•31 min
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about being intolerant to dairy and the best way for people with kidney stones to meet their calcium needs. Articles From The Kidney Dietitian: Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones , Oxalate in Coconut Milk & Other Plant Based Milks Borin JF et al. Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Risk Factors for Kidney Stones and Chronic Kidney Disease. J Ren Nutr . 2022;32(3):363-365. Stop Kidney Stones From Your Kitchen eCookbooks Submit a question ...
Nov 15, 2023•22 min
You won't want to miss this episode with Dr. Anna Zisman , kidney stone nephrologist at the University of Chicago. Melanie and Dr. Zisman dive into the fact that kidney stones really ARE preventable and how to come up with a kidney stone prevention plan and how to find the right medical team to support you. Tips to Ask for a 24-Hour Urine Test Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter ...
Nov 08, 2023•36 min
Yogurt is a great option to help people with kidney stones get in enough calcium. With so many options at the yogurt aisle these days, choosing a yogurt can be overwhelming! Melanie breaks down the main things to consider when choosing yogurt, and dives into the science behind calcium and kidney stones. Kidney Stone eCookbooks Article: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Fa...
Nov 01, 2023•27 min
