Apr 29, 2026
Fiber isn't typically top of mind
when it comes to kidney stone nutrition - but it should be! In this
episode, Melanie dives into what fiber is, why it is so important
for kidney stones and how to add fiber to your diet.
USDA Food Data Central
Chen W, Hong Y, Man S, Xu T. Association
between dietary fiber intake and...
Apr 22, 2026
It is imperative that nutrition
advice be adapted to each person's cultural food. In this episode,
Melanie chats with fellow kidney dietitian Areli Gutierrez about
why this is so important for kidney disease specifically, why it
isn't always happening, and how we can serve ALL our patients
better.
Latina Kidney...
Apr 15, 2026
A big paper was published in the Lancet last month that has been circulating in the media with some PRETTY egregious headlines suggesting water isn't that important for kidney stones. Melanie dives into what this paper actually found and helps us understand WHY drinking water remains KEY to kidney stone...
Apr 8, 2026
A deep dive into the research and
nuance behind calcium supplements for people with kidney
stones.
Blog: Calcium Source for Kidney
Stones
Bargagli M, Ferraro PM, Vittori M, Lombardi G, Gambaro G, Somani B.
Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation and Their Association with
Kidney Stone Disease: A Narrative Review....
Apr 2, 2026
Stress is connected to kidney stones, and few things in life are as stressful as divorce. In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Megan Daw Sedivy who is passionate about helping women who were recently divorced get re-focused on themselves and their health. A must listen for anyone going through any...