Explore every episode of the podcast Eat Away Kidney Stones
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| 072 Is The Zero Oxalate Carnivore Diet Good For Kidney Stones? | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:43:12 | |
In this controversial episode, Melanie dives into the research and health claims behind the Blog: Why is Evidence Based Nutrition So Important?
Ermer T, Nazzal L, Tio MC, Waikar S, Aronson PS, Knauf F. Oxalate homeostasis. Nat Rev
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| 071 Is Rice Ok For Kidney Stones? | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:17:43 | |
Is rice a good choice for people with kidney stones? What kind of rice is best? Melanie gives her recommendations in response to a listener question. "Blog: Is Rice Good For Kidney Stones?"
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| 062 The Genetics of Kidney Stones | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:15:06 | |
Are kidney stones genetic? In this episode, Melanie breaks down the genetics of kidney stones and how that impacts prevention.
Howles SA, Thakker RV. Genetics of kidney stone disease. Nat Rev Urol. 2020 Jul;17(7):407-421.
October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 061 Help! I'm Losing Weight On A "Kidney Stone Diet" | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:22:07 | |
Losing weight when you don't want to is a big problem for many people just starting out trying to make diet changes for kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie shares her tips to make sure you are giving your body the energy it needs!
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| 060 The Overwhelming Cost of Kidney Stones | 04 Sep 2024 | 00:15:16 | |
Ever wonder how much kidney stones cost? In this episode, Melanie dives into the economic burden of kidney stones to people in the US.
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| 059 How To Get A 24 Hour Urine Test | 28 Aug 2024 | 00:19:28 | |
Haven't had a 24-hour urine test yet? Melanie gives her tips for getting that test, and what to do with the results!
Learn more about our 1:1 patient packages Talking Tips to Ask Your Doctor For a 24 Hour Urine Test Get Your Own 24 Hour Urine Test (True Health Labs affiliate link)
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| 058 Connection Between Bones and Stones | 21 Aug 2024 | 00:31:29 | |
Did you know people with calcium kidney stones are at much greater risk for bone disease? In this episode, Melanie talks about why this connection exists and what we can do about it.
Arrabal-Polo MA, Cano-García M del C, Canales BK, Arrabal-Martín M. Calcium nephrolithiasis and bone demineralization: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and medical management. Curr Opin Urol. 2014;24(6):633-638. Caudarella R, Vescini F, Buffa A, et al. Bone mass loss in calcium stone disease: focus on hypercalciuria and metabolic factors. J Nephrol. 2003;16(2):260-266.
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| 057 Can You Drink Tea With Kidney Stones? | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:14:09 | |
Ah. The never ending debate. Is tea ok for people with kidney stones? Melanie dives into what the research reveals about the connection between tea and kidney stones.
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| 056 Kidney Stones In The Summer | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:14:29 | |
Kidney stones go up during the hot summer months. What can you do to say out of the ER this summer?
Vicedo-Cabrera AM, Goldfarb DS, Kopp RE, Song L, Tasian GE. Sex differences in the temperature dependence of kidney stone presentations: a population-based aggregated case-crossover study. Urolithiasis. 2020;48(1):37-46.
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| 055 Chinese Food On A Kidney Friendly Diet [with Edith Yang RDN, CSR, CLT, FAND] | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:40:11 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with Edith Yang, a Chinese American dietitian about how Chinese and other Asian dishes can be part of a kidney-friendly diet.
Edith's Website, Instagram & TikTok Documentary: The Search for General Tso
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| 054 What In The World Are Struvite Kidney Stones? | 24 Jul 2024 | 00:07:23 | |
This episode answers all of your burning questions about struvite (aka staghorn) kidney stones. What are they, who is most likely to get them.why do they form and what we can do to prevent struvite kidney stones.
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| 053 What Can I Do To Get My Urine Citrate Up? | 17 Jul 2024 | 00:22:36 | |
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about urine citrate. She dives into what citrate is, why it is so important, and what we can do nutritionally to increase urine citrate levels.
Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones?
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| 070 Gut Bacteria, Probiotics & Kidney Health [w/ Annabel Birute PhD, RD, FNKF, FASN] | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:42:43 | |
You will NOT want to miss this episode with dietitian researcher Annabel Birute PhD, RD, FNKF, FASN. She and Melanie talk about how gut bacteria can impact kidney health - both for the good AND bad and what you can do to support a kidney-friendly gut microbiome! Connect with Annabel on LinkedIn and X.
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| 052 Kidney Stones In Airline Pilots [with Jill Mongene MAcc, RD] | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:35:27 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with Jill Mongene, a dietitian specializing in nutrition for pilots. Having a kidney stone could put a pilot's career in jeopardy. Jill & Melanie talk about the current state and regulation of pilot's health and why kidney stones are so prevalent in pilots.
Jill Mongene's website & Instagram page. Work 1:1 with a kidney stone dietitian
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| 051 Woo Hoo! The Long Awaited Updated Oxalate List From Harvard Is Here! | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:20:58 | |
In this episode, Melanie shares the exciting news that Harvard has updated their gold standard oxalate list with a TON of new foods. Melanie talks more about this list, why figuring out how much oxalate you are eating is so hard, and if it really matters in the end.
Register for our FREE class: Top Kidney Stone Myths DEBUNKED. Get Melanie's Updated Oxalate List
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| 050 Kidney Stone "Diets" Don't Have To Be So Hard [with Kathy Frieze] | 26 Jun 2024 | 00:27:22 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with one of the original students in Kidney Stone Nutrition School about what it is REALLY like to live and eat with kidney stones.
Learn more about Kidney Stone Nutrition School
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| 049 Meet Our Newest Kidney Stone Dietitian! [with Kelly Nemec MS, RD] | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:16:07 | |
Exciting news at The Kidney Dietitian! We now offer 1:1 appointments with a kidney stone dietitian! Kelly Nemec is our first dietitian ready to meet with you and prevent kidney stones once and for all! Meet Kelly in this episode of the podcast.
Work with a kidney stone dietitian Schedule a free 20 minute call with Kelly!
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| 048 Risky Weight Loss Tactics That Can Cause Kidney Stones | 12 Jun 2024 | 00:30:33 | |
Last week, Melanie spoke to a group of weight loss dietitians about "risky weight loss tactics that could cause kidney stones". The interest was so great, she turned that talk into a podcast! Listen in for things to avoid if you trying to lose weight and want to avoid kidney stones!
Blog: Keto & Kidney Stone Connection
Research Articles Mentioned:
Lieske JC et al. Kidney stones are common after bariatric surgery. Kidney Int. 2015;87(4):839-845.
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| 047 How Dietitians Really Approach Healthy Eating [with Michelle McMurtery RD, CSR & Michelle Zachry MPH, RD] | 05 Jun 2024 | 00:48:46 | |
In this episode, Melanie sits down with two other kidney dietitians that specialize in kidney disease and talk about how most dietitians think about healthy eating and "diets". A must listen for anyone trying to navigate what a "kidney-friendly" diet" really means!
Michelle & Michelle's Private Practice: Nutrition Specialists Group Kidney Nutrition Made Simple Facebook Group Cukebook - Resource for kidney-friendly plant based recipes
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| 046 Promoting Kidney Stone Education At The National Kidney Foundation Conference | 29 May 2024 | 00:21:09 | |
Melanie spent a week in Long Beach, CA at the annual National Kidney Foundation this month. She shares her reflections about the state of kidney stone nutrition at national level.
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| 045 Can I Eat Black Pepper With Kidney Stones? | 22 May 2024 | 00:07:36 | |
In this episode Melanie BUSTS the myth that black pepper is "high" in oxalate.
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| 044 Is It Ok To Follow A Keto (Or Low Carb) Diet With Kidney Stones? | 15 May 2024 | 00:30:57 | |
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: Popular Diets and Kidney Stones
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| 043 What Does Your Dentist Have To Do With Kidney Stones? [with Dr. Meme Salem] | 08 May 2024 | 00:38:55 | |
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
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| 069 Is The TheraLith Supplement Legit? | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:17:17 | |
Is there any evidence that the popular TheraLith supplement prevents kidney stones? Melanie dives into what is actually IN this supplement and if people with kidney stones should take it - or any other supplement for kidney stones.
Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones: The 411
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| 042 What's Up With Calcium Phosphate Kidney Stones? | 01 May 2024 | 00:20:06 | |
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
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| 041 Getting Urine Calcium Down: The CRUX of Kidney Stone Prevention | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:20:09 | |
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
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| 040 How Is Dairy Protein Different For Kidney Stones? | 17 Apr 2024 | 00:17:10 | |
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
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| 039 Everything You Need to Know About Cottage Cheese & Kidney Stones | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:15:13 | |
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
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| 038 Collagen and Kidney Stones: Is It Safe? | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:16:29 | |
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
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| 037 Chat With A Kidney Stone Urologist [with Dr. Luke Reynolds] | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:29:47 | |
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
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| 036 How To Get A 24 Hour Urine Test | 20 Mar 2024 | 00:12:21 | |
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. Tips to Ask Your Urologist for a 24-Hour Urine Test
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| 035 Why it is dangerous to take "it worked for me" advice for kidney stones | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:26:51 | |
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 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 034 How I stopped getting kidney stones after ENDING my low oxalate diet | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:33:30 | |
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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 033 Kale vs. Spinach for Kidney Stones | 28 Feb 2024 | 00:11:55 | |
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! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 068 "Normal" 24-Hour Urine Test and High Urine Calcium | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:14:48 | |
In this episode, Melanie talks about some of the nuances when looking at 24-hour urine collections. She also tackles a listener question about high urine calcium and high brushite. Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones?
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| 032 Vitamin D, Omega 3, Magnesium & Creatine Supplements for Stones | 21 Feb 2024 | 00:20:30 | |
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 The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 031 How much sugar is ok? | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:14:27 | |
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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 030 Why shouldn't EVERYONE follow a low oxalate diet to be safe? | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:31:21 | |
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 Sources for Kidney Stones Blog Post: Top 8 Reasons Why You Keep Getting Kidney Stones on a Low Oxalate Diet American Urological Association Guidelines for the Management of Kidney Stones Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 029 When can I get a 24-hour urine test? | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:08:35 | |
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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 028 How to prevent kidney stones if you've never had one | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:22:21 | |
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! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 027 Your Kidney Stone Team [with Dr. Anna Zisman] | 17 Jan 2024 | 00:22:24 | |
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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 026 What if I was "bad" over the holidays? | 10 Jan 2024 | 00:17:36 | |
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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 025 How Much Lemon Juice (and Turmeric) Should I Have? | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:20:31 | |
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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 024 Karen's Journey to Food Confidence with Kidney Stones | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:39:48 | |
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. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 023 Intuitive Eating & Kidney Health [w/ Amanda Hays] | 20 Dec 2023 | 00:45:32 | |
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* Katie M et al. Outcomes of intuitive eating interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eating Disorders. 2023;31(1):33-63. doi: 10.1080/10640266.2022.2030124 Christoph MJ, Hazzard VM, Järvelä-Reijonen E, Hooper L, Larson N, Neumark-Sztainer D. Intuitive Eating is Associated With Higher Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Adults. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior. 2021;53(3):240-245. doi:10.1016/j.jneb.2020.11.015Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional. *Affiliate Link
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| 067 The Most Common Misconceptions About Nutrition For Kidney Disease [with Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN] | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:53:02 | |
In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow kidney dietitian Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN about the most common myths she hears about nutrition for kidney disease - and how eating for kidney stones really isn't that different than kidney disease
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| 022 Can I Enjoy An Adult Beverage? | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:15:55 | |
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, Spiegelman D, Stampfer MJ. Prospective study of beverage use and the risk of kidney stones. Am J Epidemiol. 1996;143(3):240-247. doi:10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a008734Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional. | |||
| 021 Plant Based Diets for Type 2 Diabetes [with Diana Licalzi & Jose Tejero] | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:49:58 | |
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 messages very helpful. For more information about diabetes and kidney stones specifically, listen to episode 20 of the Eat Away Kidney Stones podcast. Type 2 Diabetes Revolution on Instagram and Facebook. Don't forget to check out Diana & Jose's new book! Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 020 What Does Diabetes Have to Do with Kidney Stones? | 29 Nov 2023 | 00:18:44 | |
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 Online Course: 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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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| 019 A Happy Ending to 50 Years of Kidney Stones | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:30:44 | |
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 All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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