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Eat Away Kidney Stones

Feb 28, 2024

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!

Low Oxalate Greens Blog Post

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Feb 21, 2024

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...


Feb 14, 2024

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!

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Feb 7, 2024

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...