Eat Away Kidney Stones

You may have heard that "low carb diets aren't good for kidney stones". This is generally true, but what IS a low carb diet? They aren't all created equal. How can you go about a "low carb" diet safely? In this episode, Melanie sheds light on the nuance of carbohydrates and kidney stones.

Blog: Keto and Kidney Stones

Blog: Kidney Stones & Diabetes: What YOU Can Do
 
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One of the most common issues with avoiding too much salt is that food "doesn't taste good". The secret? Using herbs and spices the RIGHT way! Melanie and fellow dietitian and chef Cat Ludwig chat all things flavor and how to make food DELICIOUS without a ton of salt!

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Urine pH is a KEY part of kidney stone prevention. Melanie breaks down WHY this matters, and what you can use it in your personalized kidney stone plan.

Blog: What is PRAL (Potetial Renal Acid Load) & How Does It Affect Kidneys?
Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food & Drinks
Talking Tips to Ask for a 24-Hour Urine Test
 
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In this episode, Melanie reflects on her time at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting in New Orleans earlier this month. She also asks a panel of other kidney dietitians what they think the future of kidney nutrition is, and what they wish EVERY kidney patient knew.
 
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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Bones and kidney stones are INEXTRICABLY linked. People with calcium kidney stones are at higher risk of bone disease. Nutrition for kidney stones MUST also address bone health.⁠ I was THRILLED to welcome exercise physiologist Rebekah Rotstein to talk about how exercise is so important for bone health - and what type of exercise matters most!⁠

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FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.