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Kidney stones ARE preventable! The Kidney Dietitian is your go-to resource for all things kidney stone prevention.

We've helped thousands of people prevent stones via our educational content, online courses and private dietitian appointments.

10/05/2026

ALL FLUID COUNTS! All fluid will dilute your urine and reduce stone risk.

This is why MOST fluids are associated with a lower risk of stones - other than sugary drinks, which might increase stone risk. (Yep - even TEA and coffee 😉)

This truly is THE most important thing to prevent stones!

Learn more about the best drinks for kidney stones at the blog! https://www.thekidneydietitian.org/best-drinks-for-kidney-stones/

10/02/2026

Beans are taken off the menu for SO many (silly!) reasons for kidney health.⁠ ⁠ Rejoice bean lovers!

🌈Beans CAN (and should be!) on the menu for people with kidney disease OR yes, kidney stones too!

Beans are a fantastic source of plant based protein, fiber, and all sorts of vitamins and minerals. Plant based protein tends to be a whole lot easier on your kidneys than protein from animal sources.⁠ ⁠ Ask your dietitian which beans, and how much!, are good for you!⁠ ⁠

If you are still reading this and feel dumbfounded that I would recommend beans for people with kidney stones despite that nefarious oxalate - make sure to join my FREE webinar next month debunking the MOST common kidney stone myths - including the MYTH that you shouldn't eat beans if you have kidney stones!

10/01/2026

Ugh! What a PAINFUL reel from Dr.Beachgem10

But kidney stones made the list! I've heard from MANY students that stones ARE worse than childbirth.

In all seriousness, DEFINITELY give Dr Beachgem a follow for more science-based, entertaining health info!

09/30/2026

Who doesn't love a good bagel!? I DO! 👋

Bagels can be a SURPRISING culprit of sodium in your diet. To avoid adding even MORE sodium to that meal, here are some great options for lower sodium toppings.

Pair that bagel with some fruit and veggies and you've got yourself an entire meal!

YAY BAGELS! 🥯 Be sure to check out our ENTIRE guide on low sodium eating (it's free!)

➡️ Comment GUIDE to send the FREE guide right to your email!

09/29/2026

Without that 24-hour urine test, we are literally just GUESSING what will prevent stones for you! Anyone who is interested in preventing stones should be getting these tests ANNUALLY (at a minimum).

If you've never had a 24-hour urine test before and are struggling with stones, comment TIPS and I'll send you my FREE guide to ask your doctor for this test. It could literally save you from hundreds of ER trips and surgery 😁

09/28/2026

I hear time and time again. "I got a kidney stone and the doctor told me I can't eat any more nuts".⁠
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I call B.S!⁠
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There is so much nuance here I can't even BEGIN to dive into everything in a simple social media post.

The MAIN point is that NOTHING is an "all or nothing" when it comes to kidney stones. So often we get lazy advice like "stop eating nuts" or "meat is bad" - leaving us thinking we can NEVER have these foods again.

The reality is kidney stone nutrition is about your overall PATTERN. You NEED protein, you NEED salt, you NEED fiber - the issue is when we eat these things out of balance - in inappropriate portions and without the proper balance of other nutrients and foods.

And MOST importantly, YOUR kidney stone prevention plan needs to be individualized to YOU! This is what I help my clients do every single day. They eat ALL their favorite foods and STILL STOP GETTING KIDNEY STONES.

➡️ Comment WEBINAR to sign up for my FREE webinar to learn more about how I can help YOU prevent stones (and make this whole "kidney stone diet" thing SO much easier, and more delicious!🎂)

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09/25/2026

The gut microbiota is just FASCINATING, isn't it!? This is my ALL TIME favorite topic!

😍 Comment 105 to get the link to listen to my podcast episode with Aaron Miller - truly one of the MOST FASCINATING episodes of the Eat Away Kidney Stones Podcast of all time!

09/24/2026

Who said pizza can't be kidney friendly!? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pizza can ABSOLUTELY fit in a kidney friendly diet. You may just need to make some minor modifications.

⁠⁠⁠⁠Traditionally, pizza can be PRETTY salty (lookin' at you, restaurant pizza!). Salt in pizza primarily comes from tomato sauce, pepperoni/ham/sausage and cheese.⁠⁠⁠⁠

Make your own (scrumptious!) kidney-friendly pizza at home! Top it with plenty of veggies and even make your own crust to stay away from extra added salt in pre-made dough (and "PHOS" additives for those of you with kidney disease!).

Use just a little tomato sauce - or make your own low-sodium sauce!⁠⁠⁠⁠ My personal favorite toppings are red onion, bell peppers, mushrooms, chopped fresh garlic and basil! ⁠⁠⁠⁠What are your favorite pizza toppings!?⁠⁠⁠⁠

09/23/2026

It was SUCH a pleasure to chat with Elyse Krawtz about pancreatic insufficiency, how it is treated and how this can contribute to kidney stones.⁠
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Elyse is insanely passionate about exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (just as I am about kidney stones) and jumped at the opportunity to spread awareness on the podcast!⁠
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🎙️Comment 158 to get the links to listen to the entire episode!⁠
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