Eat Away Kidney Stones

In this episode, fellow kidney dietitian Emily Campbell RD, CDE, MScFN and Melanie chat about why the boring advice to "eat more fruits and vegetables" is so important for kidney health and their favorite tips to actually eat more! Connect with Emily, Owner of Kidney Nutrition at her website, on Instagram @kidneynutrition and in her Facebook group!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.      

The data is clear that people who eat more added sugar tend to have more kidney stones. But why? Melanie breaks down the science of sugar and kidney stones, along with how much sugar you should be eating.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

One of the biggest barriers to drinking all of that water to prevent kidney stones is needing to go to the bathroom all the time! We were thrilled to welcome Bianca Gallub, a pelvic floor physical therapist to talk about what "normal" bathroom habits look like, and what you can do if you find yourself frequently visiting the bathroom to pee. West Town PT website & Instagram pages   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Can ozempic and the other popular GLP1 agonist medications cause kidney stones? Melanie gives an update on with the research says, as well as her advice for people with kidney stones who want to start one of these medications. References: Feghali K, Li X, Maalouf NM. Changes in 24-Hour Urine Chemistry in Patients with Nephrolithiasis during Weight Loss with GLP-1 Peptide Therapies: Kidney360. 5(11):p.1706-1712. Zhao, Kelley; Shkolnik, Brian; Lu, Jennifer; Miller, Joshua; Schulsinger, David. MP10-05 LITHOPROTECTIVE EFFECT OF GLP-1 AGONISTS IN DIABETIC STONE FORMERS. The Journal of Urology 209(Supplement 4):p e115, April 2023.  Xie Y, Choi T, Al-Aly Z. Mapping the effectiveness and risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists. Nat Med. 2025;31(3):951-962.  Hsi R, Best S, Oerline M, et al. MP26-20 CHANGES IN 24-HOUR URINE PARAMETERS ASSOCIATED WITH SGLT-2 INHIBITORS AND GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS. Journal of Urology. 2024;211(5S):e421.  Schaub JA, Oerline MK, Crivelli JJ, et al. The Impact of SGLT2 Inhibitors and GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on 24-hour Urine Parameters: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Kidney360. Published online February 25, 2025:10.34067/KID.0000000728.    Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Melanie chats with Lindsay Ducharme RD, CSR, LDN, Owner of Vital Kidney Nutrition about what plant proteins EVEN ARE, why they are so good for kidneys, and some of their favorite plant protein meals. Connect with Lindsay & Vital Kidney Nutrition at her website, Instagram & Facebook.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie shares some reflections of her time at the National Kidney Foundation's sping meeting for healthcare professionals. She gives a summary of the educational sessions she gave, moderated and some other highlights from this high profile national kidney health meeting for professionals.    Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Most of us know by now how important calcium is for people with calcium kidney stones. But what if you don't drink milk? Melanie shares what she recommends to non-dairy consumers. Blog: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Borghi L, Schianchi T, Meschi T, et al. Comparison of two diets for the prevention of recurrent stones in idiopathic hypercalciuria. N Engl J Med. 2002;346(2):77-84.  Food Sources of Calcium (USDA)   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Once you have one kidney stone, there is a 75% chance you'll have another in your life. Melanie dives into the healthcare system and why that percentage is so high  - and most importantly, what YOU can do to not be a part of that statistic.  Wertheim ML, et al. Current Practice Patterns of Urologists Providing Nutrition Recommendations to Patients with Kidney Stones. Journal of Endourology. 2014;28(9):1127-1131.  Pearle MS, et al. Medical Management of Kidey Stones: AUA Guideline. J Urol. 2014;192:316-324.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

The impact of kidney stones on mental health is a significant and often overlooked aspect of living with kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie chats with Michelle Rowlett, a social worker who specializes in kidney health about why dealing with chronic disease can be so tough, and her top tips for managing it. Michelle's LinkedIn Page   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Should people with kidney stones boil their veggies to cut down oxalate? Melanie weighs in with a short and sweet answer.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Melanie dives into when and how medicine can help you prevent kidney stones, and how medications should work in tandem with diet changes. Survey to see if you are eligible to help improve the lives of people with kidney disease   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Ever wonder if fat matters for kidney stones? In this episode, Melanie talks about how fat fits into a healthy dietary pattern for kidney stones and the types of fats that are best. WIN FREE VIP Enrollment to Kidney Stone Nutrition School! Leave a review of the Eat Away Kidney Stones Podcast, take a screenshot and email it to us at hello@thekidneydietitian.org by 3/31/25. Podcast: Dr. Adrian Chavez & Dr. Idz on seed oils Siener R. et al. Effect of n-3 fatty acid supplementation on urinary risk factors for calcium oxalate stone formation. J Urol. 2011;185(2):719-724.     Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

In this episode, Melanie chats with a fellow kidney stone prevention enthusiast, Dr. Paul Dreyer. Dr. Paul is passionate about helping people with kidney stones stop the vicious cycle and get kidney stone free! Work with Dr. Paul: Kidney Stone Prevention Clinic   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Many people are trying to balance nutrition for BOTH kidney stones and kidney disease. In this episode, Melanie dives into some of the similarities - and differences - when it comes to optimal kidney nutrition.  What is a "Renal Diet" blog post Phosphorus & CKD blog post Potassium & CKD blog post DASH and Mediterranean Diet Resources   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

You will NOT want to miss this very special episode with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a dietitian that specializes in public health. She and Melanie dive into what the "Make America Healthy Again" (aka MAHA) movement is and what the science says about the movement's priorities and what changes we should be focusing on to truly improve the health of Americans. Follow Dr. Knurick on Instagram and subscribe to her Substack newsletter.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

At first glance, healthy eating for heart health and kidney stones can feel COMPLETELY opposite. But, I promise that when you start to focus on what REALLY matters, they really align perfectly! In this episode on honor of Valentine's Day, Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Patricia Kolesa, Founder for Dietitian Dish LLC, about how food can help your heart stay healthy! Check out Patricia's website and find her on Instagram, Facebook & TikTok!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie shares what she learned from the premiere kidney stone research conference this month. She covers what type of kidney stone research is going on, future directions and a snapshot of data she presented at the meeting.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

Ever wonder if it is ok to take a multivitamin with kidney stones? In this episode, Melanie tackles this big question and gives advice for the specific nutrients you might what to look out for in a multivitamin, and why!  Prentice RL. Clinical trials and observational studies to assess the chronic disease benefits and risks of multivitamin-multimineral supplements. Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jan;85(1):308S-313S. doi: 10.1093/ajcn/85.1.308S. PMID: 17209216. Macpherson H, Pipingas A, Pase MP. Multivitamin-multimineral supplementation and mortality: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 Feb;97(2):437-44. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.112.049304. Epub 2012 Dec 19. PMID: 23255568.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie chats with Terrie Holewinski MS, RDN about how important kidney stone PREVENTION is, and how this is different than standard care for people with kidney stones, and how nutrition plays a role. Terrie is a Senior Dietitian University of Michigan and Founder and Owner of KidneyIntel, LLC, a platform dedicated to providing reliable, accessible resources to help patients better understand their kidney disease and make informed decisions about their nutrition. Find Terrie at www.KidneyIntetl.com   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Melanie chats with kidney stone patient, Maggie, about how dealing with multiple stones, surgeries and restrictive diets took a serious toll on her mental health and how working with Melanie has improved her quality of life. Check out Kidney Stone Nutrition School   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie talks about a rare congenital condition called medullary sponge disease (MSD) or medullary sponge kidney (MSK) and how people with the disease CAN still prevent kidney stones!  Garfield K, Leslie SW. Medullary Sponge Kidney. [Updated 2023 May 30]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK470220/    Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Happy New Year! If you made ANY resolutions to kick off 2025, you won't want to miss this amazing episode with behavior change specialist Laura Koller MS, MSEd, RD, LDN, CSCES, Founder of Transform RD! Laura is a dietitian who has a passion for helping people actually MAKE CHANGES to improve their health. She has a unique spin and refreshing take on what it takes to make change STICK. Connect with Laura at her website, Instagram and on LinkedIn!     Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

If you can believe it, 2025 is right around the corner. In this episode, Melanie reflects over how The Kidney Dietitian has grown in 2024 and shares her thanks for being a valued listener of the Eat Away Kidney Stones Podcast.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie breaks down traditional Mexican food (yum!) and how it can fit in any kidney stone friendly diet. Chen W, Hong Y, Man S, Xu T. Association between dietary fiber intake and kidney stones: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2011-2018). Nutr Res Pract. 2024;18(4):534-543.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Vanessa Connolly RDN, CSR, LD, Owner & CEO Grain and Green Kidneys, about healthcare disparities, why they exist and why they are so prevalent in kidney disease. Connect with Vanessa & Grain and Green Kidneys at her website, Instagram, TikTok.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this controversial episode, Melanie dives into the research and health claims behind the growing-in-popularity Carnivore Diet, including the claim it can help prevent kidney stones. Blog: Why is Evidence Based Nutrition So Important?  Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones?   Ermer T, Nazzal L, Tio MC, Waikar S, Aronson PS, Knauf F. Oxalate homeostasis. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2023 Feb;19(2):123-138. Hu FB. Plant-based foods and prevention of cardiovascular disease: an overview. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003;78(3):544S-551S. Mohamadi A, Shiraseb F, Mirzababaei A, et al. Circulating Inflammatory Markers May Mediate the Relationship between Healthy Plant-Based Diet and Metabolic Phenotype Obesity in Women: A Cross-Sectional Study. International Journal of Clinical Practice. 2022;2022(1):8099382. Suarez-Lledo V, Alvarez-Galvez J Prevalence of Health Misinformation on Social Media: Systematic Review. J Med Internet Res 2021;23(1):e17187 Turner KM, Keogh JB, Meikle PJ, Clifton PM. Changes in Lipids and Inflammatory Markers after Consuming Diets High in Red Meat or Dairy for Four Weeks. Nutrients. 2017 Aug 17;9(8):886. Wilson HE, Moe SM. You are what you eat: should it be all meat? FR-PO1072. Abstract of a poster presented at the American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2024; October 25, 2024;San Diego, California. (referenced in Docwire News) Zhangling Chen, Jean-Philippe Drouin-Chartier, Yanping Li, Megu Y. Baden, JoAnn E. Manson, Walter C. Willett, Trudy Voortman, Frank B. Hu, Shilpa N. Bhupathiraju; Changes in Plant-Based Diet Indices and Subsequent Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women and Men: Three U.S. Prospective Cohorts. Diabetes Care 1 March 2021; 44 (3): 663–671.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Is rice a good choice for people with kidney stones? What kind of rice is best? Melanie gives her recommendations in response to a listener question. "Blog: Is Rice Good For Kidney Stones?"   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

You will NOT want to miss this episode with dietitian researcher Annabel Birute PhD, RD, FNKF, FASN. She and Melanie talk about how gut bacteria can impact kidney health - both for the good AND bad and what you can do to support a kidney-friendly gut microbiome! Connect with Annabel on LinkedIn and X.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Is there any evidence that the popular TheraLith supplement prevents kidney stones? Melanie dives into what is actually IN this supplement and if people with kidney stones should take it - or any other supplement for kidney stones.   Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones: The 411 Schulsinger et al. Evaluation of a Novel Nutritional Supplement to Improve Urinary Magnesium and Citrate Excretion. J Urol. 175(4). 2006.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie talks about some of the nuances when looking at 24-hour urine collections. She also tackles a listener question about high urine calcium and high brushite. Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones?   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow kidney dietitian Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN about the most common myths she hears about nutrition for kidney disease - and how eating for kidney stones really isn't that different than kidney disease Jen's Plant Powered Kidneys Website, Instagram & Facebook and Facebook group pages.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie talks about what exactly a “kidney stone friendly” recipe is - and how to turn any recipe into healthful option for a person with kidney stones!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Melanie answers a listener question about how to make your 24-hour urine collection as accurate as possible and is it ok if you drink a lot more water, or eat differently, on collection day compared to your normal.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Many people with kidney stones struggle with a fear of eating and an overall poor relationship with food and their bodies. Listen to this incredibly fun and engaging conversation with Dave Grotto and how our food preferences and relationship with food from very early in life.    Amazon: The Girl Who Lived in the Refrigerator* The Girl Who Lived in the Refrigerator Website David Grotto on Instagram *Amazon affiliate link   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

In this episode, Melanie shares her thoughts about when and WHY people with kidney stones should work with a dietitian.   Work with a Kidney Stone Dietitian Kidney Stone Training & Certification for Dietitians   October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Are kidney stones genetic? In this episode, Melanie breaks down the genetics of kidney stones and how that impacts prevention.   Howles SA, Thakker RV. Genetics of kidney stone disease. Nat Rev Urol. 2020 Jul;17(7):407-421. Singh P, Harris PC, Sas DJ, Lieske JC. The genetics of kidney stone disease and nephrocalcinosis. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2022 Apr;18(4):224-240.   October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Losing weight when you don't want to is a big problem for many people just starting out trying to make diet changes for kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie shares her tips to make sure you are giving your body the energy it needs!   October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Ever wonder how much kidney stones cost? In this episode, Melanie dives into the economic burden of kidney stones to people in the US. Hyams ES, Matlaga BR. Economic impact of urinary stones. Transl Androl Urol. 2014;3(3):278-283.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Haven't had a 24-hour urine test yet? Melanie gives her tips for getting that test, and what to do with the results!   Kidney Stone Nutrition School Learn more about our 1:1 patient packages Talking Tips to Ask Your Doctor For a 24 Hour Urine Test Get Your Own 24 Hour Urine Test (True Health Labs affiliate link)   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

Did you know people with calcium kidney stones are at much greater risk for bone disease? In this episode, Melanie talks about why this connection exists and what we can do about it.   Taylor EN, Feskanich D, Paik JM, Curhan GC. Nephrolithiasis and Risk of Incident Bone Fracture. The Journal of Urology. 2016;195(5):1482-1486. Arrabal-Polo MA, Cano-García M del C, Canales BK, Arrabal-Martín M. Calcium nephrolithiasis and bone demineralization: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and medical management. Curr Opin Urol. 2014;24(6):633-638. Caudarella R, Vescini F, Buffa A, et al. Bone mass loss in calcium stone disease: focus on hypercalciuria and metabolic factors. J Nephrol. 2003;16(2):260-266.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Ah. The never ending debate. Is tea ok for people with kidney stones? Melanie dives into what the research reveals about the connection between tea and kidney stones.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Kidney stones go up during the hot summer months. What can you do to say out of the ER this summer?   Fakheri RJ, Goldfarb DS. Ambient temperature as a contributor to kidney stone formation: implications of global warming. Kidney Int. 2011;79(11):1178-1185.  Trinchieri A. Global Warming and Risk of Renal Stone Formation. Giornale di Tecniche Nefrologiche e Dialitiche. 2014;26(2):119-122. Vicedo-Cabrera AM, Goldfarb DS, Kopp RE, Song L, Tasian GE. Sex differences in the temperature dependence of kidney stone presentations: a population-based aggregated case-crossover study. Urolithiasis. 2020;48(1):37-46.     Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie chats with Edith Yang, a Chinese American dietitian about how Chinese and other Asian dishes can be part of a kidney-friendly diet.   Edith's Website, Instagram & TikTok  Blog: Is MSG bad for you? Documentary: The Search for General Tso   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.      

This episode answers all of your burning questions about struvite (aka staghorn) kidney stones. What are they, who is most likely to get them.why do they form and what we can do to prevent struvite kidney stones.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about urine citrate. She dives into what citrate is, why it is so important, and what we can do nutritionally to increase urine citrate levels.   Blog: Potassium Citrate in Food Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones?   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie chats with Jill Mongene, a dietitian specializing in nutrition for pilots. Having a kidney stone could put a pilot's career in jeopardy. Jill & Melanie talk about the current state and regulation of pilot's health and why kidney stones are so prevalent in pilots.   Jill Mongene's website & Instagram page. Kidney Stone Nutrition School Work 1:1 with a kidney stone dietitian     Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie shares the exciting news that Harvard has updated their gold standard oxalate list with a TON of new foods. Melanie talks more about this list, why figuring out how much oxalate you are eating is so hard, and if it really matters in the end.   Register for our FREE class: Top Kidney Stone Myths DEBUNKED. Get Melanie's Updated Oxalate List     Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

In this episode, Melanie chats with one of the original students in Kidney Stone Nutrition School about what it is REALLY like to live and eat with kidney stones.   Learn more about Kidney Stone Nutrition School   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

Exciting news at The Kidney Dietitian! We now offer 1:1 appointments with a kidney stone dietitian! Kelly Nemec is our first dietitian ready to meet with you and prevent kidney stones once and for all! Meet Kelly in this episode of the podcast.   Work with a kidney stone dietitian Schedule a free 20 minute call with Kelly!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.    

Last week, Melanie spoke to a group of weight loss dietitians about “risky weight loss tactics that could cause kidney stones”. The interest was so great, she turned that talk into a podcast! Listen in for things to avoid if you trying to lose weight and want to avoid kidney stones!   Blog: Keto & Kidney Stone Connection   Research Articles Mentioned:  Barghouthy Y, et al. The Relationship between Modern Fad Diets and Kidney Stone Disease: A Systematic Review of Literature. Nutrients. 2021;13(12):4270.   Bouquegneau A, Dubois BE, Krzesinski JM, Delanaye P. Anorexia Nervosa and the Kidney. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 2012;60(2):299-307.   Denburg MR, et al. Risk of Urolithiasis in Anorexia Nervosa: A Population-Based Cohort Study Using the Health Improvement Network. Eur Eat Disord Rev. 2017;25(5):406-410.   Lieske JC et al. Kidney stones are common after bariatric surgery. Kidney Int. 2015;87(4):839-845.   Mishra T, et al. Nephrolithiasis after bariatric surgery: A comparison of laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy. The American Journal of Surgery. 2020;219(6):952-957.   Zayed S, et al. Popular Diets and Kidney Stones. Advances in Kidney Disease and Health. 2023;30(6):529-536.     Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.  

In this episode, Melanie sits down with two other kidney dietitians that specialize in kidney disease and talk about how most dietitians think about healthy eating and “diets”. A must listen for anyone trying to navigate what a “kidney-friendly” diet” really means!   Michelle & Michelle's Private Practice: Nutrition Specialists Group Kidney Nutrition Made Simple Facebook Group Cukebook - Resource for kidney-friendly plant based recipes     Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian!  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.