Kidney Stone Diet – Details, episodes & analysis

A low oxalate diet alone does not prevent kidney stones. It is important to pay attention to other goals of the kidney stone diet, such as getting enough fluids, calcium, and reducing salt and added sugar intake. The order of importance for these goals is: fluids, sodium, added sugar, calcium, meat, and oxalate. Following these goals can help lower the risk of kidney stones. The Kidney Stone Diet website provides resources and information to help individuals follow the diet.

Takeaways

• A low oxalate diet alone does not prevent kidney stones.
• It is important to pay attention to other goals of the kidney stone diet, such as getting enough fluids, calcium, and reducing salt and added sugar intake.
• The order of importance for these goals is: fluids, sodium, added sugar, calcium, meat, and oxalate.
• Following these goals can help lower the risk of kidney stones.
• The Kidney Stone Diet website provides resources and information to help individuals follow the diet.

Sound Bites

• "Does a low oxalate diet prevent kidney stones?"
• "Low oxalate is not going to guarantee that you're going to stop making kidney stones."
• "You have to get enough calcium that's even more important than giving up the spinach and almonds and chia seeds."

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Does a low oxalate diet prevent kidney stones?
01:42 The Importance of Fluids
03:31 The Role of Calcium
04:44 The Effect of Meat Consumption
05:18 Understanding the Role of Oxalate
07:42 Conclusion

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WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.

Jill Harris explains that weight loss itself does not cause kidney stones, but rather the diets people follow to lose weight. Diets like Keto, Paleo, and Low Carb can increase the risk of kidney stones if not followed properly. Jill emphasizes the importance of getting enough calcium to counteract the oxalate intake and avoiding overeating high oxalate foods. She also mentions the role of sodium in kidney stone formation. Overall, the key takeaway is that it's not the diets themselves that cause kidney stones, but the way people follow them.

Takeaways

• Weight loss itself does not cause kidney stones, but certain diets can increase the risk.
• Diets like Keto, Paleo, and Low Carb can be modified to prevent kidney stones.
• Getting enough calcium is important to counteract the oxalate intake.
• Sodium intake should be reduced to lower the risk of kidney stones.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:44 Weight Loss and Kidney Stone Prevention
01:43 Impact of Diets on Kidney Stone Risk
03:13 The Role of Calcium and Oxalate Balance
06:56 Sodium and Kidney Stone Formation
08:08 Tailoring Diets to Prevent Kidney Stones

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HAVE A QUESTION? _
Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.

KIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTS

• Protein Powders, Snacks, and more

WORK WITH JILL _

• Kidney Stone Diet®
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet® Meal Plans

SUPPORT THE SHOW _

• Join the Patreon
• Rate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.

In this conversation, Jill discusses oxalate and the Kidney Stone Diet. She addresses common misconceptions and fears surrounding oxalate and gives advice on how to eat a wide variety of foods while still managing oxalate levels. Jill emphasizes the importance of getting calcium needs met and highlights the need to focus on other aspects of the Kidney Stone Diet, such as reducing salt and sugar intake.

Takeaways

• Oxalate is often a misunderstood and feared aspect of the Kidney Stone Diet.
• While it's important to be mindful of high oxalate foods, such as spinach and almonds, the focus should be on getting calcium needs met and reducing salt and sugar intake.
• Eating a wide variety of foods, including meats, dairy, and plant-based options, is possible within the parameters of the kidney stone diet.
• Anxiety and fear surrounding the Kidney Stone Diet can be alleviated by seeking reliable information and support.
• By following the guidance provided by Jill, individuals can regain confidence and improve their quality of life.

Sound Bites

• "Oxalate really at the end of the day is the least problematic part of the Kidney Stone Diet."
• "What I'm trying to do is give you your life back."

00:00 Introduction: Exploring Oxalate in the Kidney Stone Diet
00:37 Foods with Zero Oxalate
06:12 Addressing Anxiety and Fear
08:37 Empowering Kidney Stone Patients
10:44 Conclusion: Accessing Resources for Kidney Stone Prevention

——

HAVE A QUESTION? _
Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.

KIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTS

• Protein Powders, Snacks, and more

WORK WITH JILL _

• Kidney Stone Diet®
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet® Meal Plans

SUPPORT THE SHOW _

• Join the Patreon
• Rate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.

This week, Jill answers a listener question about intermittent fasting and whether kidney stone formers should or shouldn't be fasting.

Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.
 
 = Stop your kidney stones once and for all =
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
• 24 Hour Urine Collection Analysis
• Private Coaching

= FREE Kidney Stone Resources =
• Kidney Stone Diet
• Free Kidney Stone Diet Resources
• Oxalate Food List
• Kidney Stone Diet Recipes

Find more episodes of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast at kidneystonediet.com/podcast

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= Who is Jill Harris? =
youtube.com/TheKidneyStoneDiet

Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 20 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.

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= Who is Jeff Sarris? =
youtube.com/jeffsarris

Jeff's co-founder of SPYR, a branding agency based out of Chicago, where he and his business partner Dave help awesome people like Jill create online platforms that make an impact.

He's also a certified health coach, host of the Starting Now podcast, and developing NFTs and community at Badfroot.

Reach out on Twitter! @jeffSARRIS

This week, Jill answers an FAQ about french fries and if they're ever safe to eat on the Kidney Stone Diet.

Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.
 
 = Stop your kidney stones once and for all =
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
• 24 Hour Urine Collection Analysis
• Private Coaching

= FREE Kidney Stone Resources =
• Kidney Stone Diet
• Free Kidney Stone Diet Resources
• Oxalate Food List
• Kidney Stone Diet Recipes

Find more episodes of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast at kidneystonediet.com/podcast

---

= Who is Jill Harris? =
youtube.com/TheKidneyStoneDiet

Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 20 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.

---

= Who is Jeff Sarris? =
youtube.com/jeffsarris

Jeff's co-founder of SPYR, a branding agency based out of Chicago, where he and his business partner Dave help awesome people like Jill create online platforms that make an impact.

He's also a certified health coach, host of the Starting Now podcast, and developing NFTs and community at Badfroot.

Reach out on Twitter! @jeffSARRIS

This week, Jill answers a listener question about lemon rinds and oxalate.

Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.
 
 = Stop your kidney stones once and for all =
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
• 24 Hour Urine Collection Analysis
• Private Coaching

= FREE Kidney Stone Resources =
• Kidney Stone Diet
• Free Kidney Stone Diet Resources
• Oxalate Food List
• Kidney Stone Diet Recipes

Find more episodes of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast at kidneystonediet.com/podcast

---

= Who is Jill Harris? =
youtube.com/TheKidneyStoneDiet

Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 20 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.

---

= Who is Jeff Sarris? =
youtube.com/jeffsarris

Jeff's co-founder of SPYR, a branding agency based out of Chicago, where he and his business partner Dave help awesome people like Jill create online platforms that make an impact.

He's also a certified health coach, host of the Starting Now podcast, and developing NFTs and community at Badfroot.

Reach out on Twitter! @jeffSARRIS

This week, Jill answers a listener question about Glucosamine and kidney stones.

Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.
 
 = Stop your kidney stones once and for all =
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
• 24 Hour Urine Collection Analysis
• Private Coaching

= FREE Kidney Stone Resources =
• Kidney Stone Diet
• Free Kidney Stone Diet Resources
• Oxalate Food List
• Kidney Stone Diet Recipes

Find more episodes of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast at kidneystonediet.com/podcast

---

= Who is Jill Harris? =
youtube.com/TheKidneyStoneDiet

Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 20 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.

---

= Who is Jeff Sarris? =
youtube.com/jeffsarris

Jeff's co-founder of SPYR, a branding agency based out of Chicago, where he and his business partner Dave help awesome people like Jill create online platforms that make an impact.

He's also a certified health coach, host of the Starting Now podcast, and developing NFTs and community at Badfroot.

Reach out on Twitter! @jeffSARRIS

This week, Jill talks about diabetes, low carb diets, and uric acid kidney stones.

Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.
 
 = Stop your kidney stones once and for all =
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
• 24 Hour Urine Collection Analysis
• Private Coaching

= FREE Kidney Stone Resources =
• Kidney Stone Diet
• Free Kidney Stone Diet Resources
• Oxalate Food List
• Kidney Stone Diet Recipes

Find more episodes of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast at kidneystonediet.com/podcast

---

= Who is Jill Harris? =
youtube.com/TheKidneyStoneDiet

Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 20 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.

---

= Who is Jeff Sarris? =
youtube.com/jeffsarris

Jeff's co-founder of SPYR, a branding agency based out of Chicago, where he and his business partner Dave help awesome people like Jill create online platforms that make an impact.

He's also a certified health coach, host of the Starting Now podcast, and developing NFTs and community at Badfroot.

Reach out on Twitter! @jeffSARRIS

This week, Jill talks about oxalate.

Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.
 
 = Stop your kidney stones once and for all =
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
• 24 Hour Urine Collection Analysis
• Private Coaching

= FREE Kidney Stone Resources =
• Kidney Stone Diet
• Free Kidney Stone Diet Resources
• Oxalate Food List
• Kidney Stone Diet Recipes

Find more episodes of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast at kidneystonediet.com/podcast

---

= Who is Jill Harris? =
youtube.com/TheKidneyStoneDiet

Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 20 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.

---

= Who is Jeff Sarris? =
youtube.com/jeffsarris

Jeff's co-founder of SPYR, a branding agency based out of Chicago, where he and his business partner Dave help awesome people like Jill create online platforms that make an impact.

He's also a certified health coach, host of the Starting Now podcast, and developing NFTs and community at Badfroot.

Reach out on Twitter! @jeffSARRIS

This week, Jill talks about tea and whether it's safe to drink as a kidney stone former.

Have a question? Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.
 
 = Stop your kidney stones once and for all =
• Kidney Stone Prevention Course
• Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
• 24 Hour Urine Collection Analysis
• Private Coaching

= FREE Kidney Stone Resources =
• Kidney Stone Diet
• Free Kidney Stone Diet Resources
• Oxalate Food List
• Kidney Stone Diet Recipes

Find more episodes of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast at kidneystonediet.com/podcast

---

= Who is Jill Harris? =
youtube.com/TheKidneyStoneDiet

Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 20 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.

---

= Who is Jeff Sarris? =
youtube.com/jeffsarris

Jeff's co-founder of SPYR, a branding agency based out of Chicago, where he and his business partner Dave help awesome people like Jill create online platforms that make an impact.

He's also a certified health coach, host of the Starting Now podcast, and developing NFTs and community at Badfroot.

Reach out on Twitter! @jeffSARRIS