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Eat Away Kidney Stones

Nov 29, 2023

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

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Nov 22, 2023

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

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Nov 15, 2023

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


Nov 8, 2023

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.

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Nov 1, 2023

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.

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