with Jill Harris, LPN, CHC
Despite the cold temps we’re experiencing in the midwest, summer will be here any minute. And that means different fruits and veggies will be in season. You may think I need to get a life, but I am very excited about this upcoming event! Many of us have a sweet tooth and have a hard …
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a listener question about sugar and if all types of sugar are equal when it comes to the Kidney Stone Diet.
Here’s a fun little fact. The average American only gets around 15 grams of fiber per day though we’re supposed to get between 21-38 per day (21-25 grams for women and 30-38 grams per day for men). You might be asking yourself, “What the heck does this have to do with my kidney stones, Jill?” I’ll tell …
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris shares when Harvard will research new foods and update their oxalate list.
What are the most important discussion points to have with your doctor when you are newly diagnosed with a kidney stone? Let’s get right to it! Give your doctor a complete history of your kidney stone(s). Alert your doc if there is a family history of kidney stones or bone disease. If you have imaging …
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a couple listener questions about the connection between bariatric surgery, gastric bypass, and kidney stones.
I am a firm believer in “what you believe is what you become,” even if you don’t wholeheartedly believe what you’re telling yourself in the moment. Let me explain. On most days—even before the pandemic—I have been known to wear gym clothes. People ask me why? The answer is I dress the way I feel …
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a listener question about oxalate when you’re a uric acid stone producer.
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a listener question about raising Vitamin D levels without causing more kidney stones.
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a listener question about sodium, canned soup, and options for making broth with more than carrots, celery, and potatoes.
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a couple listener questions about dark chocolate and safe pre/post-workout snack options.
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a question about metabolic workups and blood tests.
After 21 years in the stone prevention sector, I feel blessed and grateful that I continue to have a gratifying career. As a nurse, it is one of my greatest passions to help patients understand that diet and lifestyle choices make a difference in maintaining a healthy body and mind. But what about the patients …
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a question about fat and if we need to follow to a low fat diet.
Here is a lunch option that is quick and easy for diabetic and keto diet peeps. You can do whatever lunch meat you like with any cheese you like. You’ll note that this is a higher sodium option. You will not be perfect each day with your sodium goals, don’t let that deter you from …
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a question about quinoa and if it’s safe to eat foods not on the Harvard oxalate list.
In all my years of talking with patients and students about kidney stone prevention, not one of them has said to me, “Oh Jill, don’t worry. I get plenty of calcium each day.” Most adults don’t get anywhere near the amount of calcium they need. The National Osteoporosis Foundation “recommends that women aged 50 and …
In this episode of the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast Jill Harris answers a question about meat alternatives like Beyond Burger, Impossible, and Quorn.