Kidney stones aren’t one-size-fits-all. The type of stone you form plays a big role in how we approach prevention. That’s why I’ve organized my main content based on the type of stone that you make, so you can get the information that’s most relevant to you.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been dealing with kidney stones for years, you’re in the right place. Choose your stone type below and start exploring topics. Some topics will apply to all stone types, while other topics are very specific to the stone that you make.
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Table of contents
- Seeing a Dietitian for Free
- Calcium Oxalate Stone Diet
- 24 Hour Urine Chemistry for Oxalate Stones
- Best (and worst!) Fluids to Drink for Kidney Stone Prevention
- Using Calcium to Prevent Oxalate Stones
- Best Food Sources of Calcium for Stone Formers
- Intro to Sodium for Stone Formers
- Is My 24-Hour Urine Result Accurate?
- Lower Sodium Foods for Stone Formers: How Simple Swaps Can Add Up for Stone Prevention
- Reset Your Sodium Taste Buds for Kidney Stone Prevention
- Dining Out Low Sodium: A Kidney Stone Prevention Guide
- Low Sodium Cooking Tips for Kidney Stones: Maximize Flavor with Less Salt
- Low Oxalate Diet for Kidney Stones
- Can Vitamin C Cause Kidney Stones?
- Does Collagen Cause Kidney Stones
- Calcium Phosphate Kidney Stone Diet
- 24 Hour Urine Chemistry for Calcium Phosphate Stones
- Best (and worst!) Fluids to Drink for Kidney Stone Prevention
- Intro to Sodium for Stone Formers
- Is My 24-Hour Urine Result Accurate?
- Lower Sodium Foods for Stone Formers: How Simple Swaps Can Add Up for Stone Prevention
- Reset Your Sodium Taste Buds for Kidney Stone Prevention
- Dining Out Low Sodium: A Kidney Stone Prevention Guide
- Low Sodium Cooking Tips for Kidney Stones: Maximize Flavor with Less Salt
- Uric Acid Kidney Stone Diet
Seeing a Dietitian for Free
If you’ve been told that what you eat can impact your risk for kidney stones, you might be wondering whether it’s possible to see a dietitian for help—and whether your insurance will pay for it. The good news? In many cases, insurance does cover nutrition counseling, often with zero out-of-pocket cost. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to check your insurance coverage and get started working with me.
Calcium Oxalate Stone Diet
24 Hour Urine Chemistry for Oxalate Stones
Wondering how to interpret your 24-hour urine test results after a calcium oxalate kidney stone? In this article and video, I walk you through which numbers matter most—like urine volume, calcium, sodium, oxalate, citrate, and supersaturation—and what they mean for your kidney stone risk. You’ll also learn what realistic targets to aim for and how to use this test to guide personalized prevention strategies. Don’t miss this if you’ve ever felt confused by your test results!
Best (and worst!) Fluids to Drink for Kidney Stone Prevention
Not all drinks are created equal when it comes to kidney stone prevention. In this article and video, I break down the best and worst beverages for reducing your stone risk—including what to drink more of (like water, lemon water, and smoothies) and what to watch out for (like soda, juice, and sweetened drinks). If you’re aiming to stay stone-free, this is a must read!
Using Calcium to Prevent Oxalate Stones
Think you need to cut back on calcium to prevent kidney stones? It’s actually the opposite. In this article and video, I explain why getting enough calcium is essential for people with calcium oxalate stones—and how avoiding it can actually make things worse. Learn how calcium reduces oxalate absorption, how much you need, and the best way to get it through food.
Best Food Sources of Calcium for Stone Formers
Getting enough calcium is one of the most important things you can do to prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones. In this video and article, I break down some of the best foods for meeting your daily calcium needs, including options if you’re dairy-free.
Intro to Sodium for Stone Formers
If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, cutting back on sodium is one of the most effective changes you can make—especially for calcium-based stones. In this video and article, we explain why sodium matters, how it affects your 24-hour urine results, where most of the sodium in your diet is really coming from, and offer a practical approach to getting started with a low sodium diet.
Is My 24-Hour Urine Result Accurate?
Wondering if your 24-hour urine sodium result is actually accurate? In this article and video, we explain how sodium shows up on your kidney stone testing, what your results really mean, and why they’re more reliable than you might think. I also break down common situations—like sweating or eating out—that can affect your sodium levels and how to interpret your test in the context of real life.
Lower Sodium Foods for Stone Formers: How Simple Swaps Can Add Up for Stone Prevention
Trying to lower your sodium to prevent kidney stones—but still relying on packaged foods? You’re not alone. In this article and video, we’ll show you how to read food labels for sodium, which front-of-package claims to trust (and which to ignore), and how to make smart, painless swaps that can cut hundreds of milligrams of sodium from your day. Learn why sodium increases your stone risk, how to balance convenience with prevention, and how even small changes can make a big impact.
Reset Your Sodium Taste Buds for Kidney Stone Prevention
Feel like a low sodium diet means a lifetime of bland food? It doesn’t have to! In this article and video, I’ll walk you through how your taste buds can actually reset over time—and how this change can make kidney stone prevention feel way more doable. Learn what the research says, how long it takes to retrain your taste for salt, and why even small, gradual changes can lead to big results. If you’re working on cutting sodium to reduce your risk of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate stones, this one’s for you.
Dining Out Low Sodium: A Kidney Stone Prevention Guide
Trying to eat out while managing sodium for kidney stone prevention? You’re not alone! In this article and video, we’ll walk you through smart strategies for dining out without blowing your sodium goals. Learn how to check restaurant nutrition info, decode menu options, adjust portion sizes, and balance high-sodium meals across your week—so you can protect your kidneys and still enjoy your favorite restaurants.
Low Sodium Cooking Tips for Kidney Stones: Maximize Flavor with Less Salt
Trying to lower your sodium intake to help prevent kidney stones—but worried your food will taste bland? In this video and article, I’ll walk you through simple, science-backed cooking strategies that help you cut back on salt without sacrificing flavor. Learn how to make delicious, kidney stone-friendly meals at home using smart swaps, seasoning tips, and low-sodium ingredients.
Low Oxalate Diet for Kidney Stones
Confused about the low oxalate diet for kidney stones? In this article, I explain what oxalate is, who actually needs to limit it, which foods to avoid (and which are probably fine!), and what the science really says about oxalate absorption and stone risk. If you’ve been told to follow a low oxalate diet but aren’t sure where to start—or are overwhelmed by all the conflicting food lists—this video is for you.
Can Vitamin C Cause Kidney Stones?
Wondering if vitamin C is safe when you have kidney stones? In this video and article, I break down how vitamin C affects oxalate levels and your risk of forming calcium oxalate stones. You’ll learn the difference between vitamin C from food and supplements, how much you actually need each day, and what to watch out for in your supplements and drinks.
Does Collagen Cause Kidney Stones
Think you’re doing everything right for kidney stone prevention but still struggling with high urine oxalate? You might be missing these sneaky sources. In this video and article, I break down how foods like collagen, bone broth, and gelatin can increase your oxalate levels—even though they don’t contain oxalate themselves.
Calcium Phosphate Kidney Stone Diet
24 Hour Urine Chemistry for Calcium Phosphate Stones
Wondering how to interpret your 24-hour urine test results after a calcium phosphate kidney stone? In this article and video, I walk you through which numbers matter most—like urine volume, calcium, sodium, pH, citrate, and supersaturation—and what they mean for your kidney stone risk. You’ll also learn what realistic targets to aim for and how to use this test to guide personalized prevention strategies. Don’t miss this if you’ve ever felt confused by your test results!
Best (and worst!) Fluids to Drink for Kidney Stone Prevention
Not all drinks are created equal when it comes to kidney stone prevention. In this article and video, I break down the best and worst beverages for reducing your stone risk—including what to drink more of (like water, lemon water, and smoothies) and what to watch out for (like soda, juice, and sweetened drinks). If you’re aiming to stay stone-free, this is a must read!
Intro to Sodium for Stone Formers
If you’ve ever had a kidney stone, cutting back on sodium is one of the most effective changes you can make—especially for calcium-based stones. In this video and article, we explain why sodium matters, how it affects your 24-hour urine results, where most of the sodium in your diet is really coming from, and offer a practical approach to getting started with a low sodium diet.
Is My 24-Hour Urine Result Accurate?
Wondering if your 24-hour urine sodium result is actually accurate? In this article and video, we explain how sodium shows up on your kidney stone testing, what your results really mean, and why they’re more reliable than you might think. I also break down common situations—like sweating or eating out—that can affect your sodium levels and how to interpret your test in the context of real life.
Lower Sodium Foods for Stone Formers: How Simple Swaps Can Add Up for Stone Prevention
Trying to lower your sodium to prevent kidney stones—but still relying on packaged foods? You’re not alone. In this article and video, we’ll show you how to read food labels for sodium, which front-of-package claims to trust (and which to ignore), and how to make smart, painless swaps that can cut hundreds of milligrams of sodium from your day. Learn why sodium increases your stone risk, how to balance convenience with prevention, and how even small changes can make a big impact.
Reset Your Sodium Taste Buds for Kidney Stone Prevention
Feel like a low sodium diet means a lifetime of bland food? It doesn’t have to! In this article and video, I’ll walk you through how your taste buds can actually reset over time—and how this change can make kidney stone prevention feel way more doable. Learn what the research says, how long it takes to retrain your taste for salt, and why even small, gradual changes can lead to big results. If you’re working on cutting sodium to reduce your risk of calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate stones, this one’s for you.
Dining Out Low Sodium: A Kidney Stone Prevention Guide
Trying to eat out while managing sodium for kidney stone prevention? You’re not alone! In this article and video, we’ll walk you through smart strategies for dining out without blowing your sodium goals. Learn how to check restaurant nutrition info, decode menu options, adjust portion sizes, and balance high-sodium meals across your week—so you can protect your kidneys and still enjoy your favorite restaurants.
Low Sodium Cooking Tips for Kidney Stones: Maximize Flavor with Less Salt
Trying to lower your sodium intake to help prevent kidney stones—but worried your food will taste bland? In this video and article, I’ll walk you through simple, science-backed cooking strategies that help you cut back on salt without sacrificing flavor. Learn how to make delicious, kidney stone-friendly meals at home using smart swaps, seasoning tips, and low-sodium ingredients.
Uric Acid Kidney Stone Diet
24 Hour Urine Chemistry for Uric Acid Stones
Wondering how to interpret your 24-hour urine test results after a uric acid kidney stone? In this article, I walk you through which numbers matter most—like urine volume, pH, citrate, and supersaturation—and what they mean for your kidney stone risk. You’ll also learn what realistic targets to aim for and how to use this test to guide personalized prevention strategies. Don’t miss this if you’ve ever felt confused by your test results!
Best (and worst!) Fluids to Drink for Kidney Stone Prevention
Not all drinks are created equal when it comes to kidney stone prevention. In this article and video, I break down the best and worst beverages for reducing your stone risk—including what to drink more of (like water, lemon water, and smoothies) and what to watch out for (like soda, juice, and sweetened drinks). If you’re aiming to stay stone-free, this is a must read!
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