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The #1 Thing that Derails Your Diet.

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jan 21, 2022

January is the month when many of us choose to “start our plan.” We will “eat perfectly” and “work out every day.”  While I love the enthusiasm, I want you to proceed with caution. When we use an all-or-nothing approach to diet and lifestyle, changes generally fail. 

Using Lemons to Prevent Kidney Stones

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Nov 6, 2021

I wrote this post because I get some form of this question every single day.  “Jill, I have been drinking lemon water, but I’m still making stones. Why is this happening?” First off, those of you who have been with me a while will know what my first question will be? Has your doctor ordered …

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A new shortlist of grab-and-go snacks

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Oct 23, 2021

Today I want to make snacking easier with some new “grab-and-go” snacks and recipes that any kidney stone patient can safely throw in their backpack or purse on the way out the door?

The 8 Most Common Errors to Avoid as a Kidney Stone Former

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Oct 16, 2021

Hi! It’s a beautiful fall day here in Chicago—sunny with a high of 70°. We have two days a year like this, so I site here in good spirits as I write this.  In this article, I want to talk about some of the most common errors I see kidney stone patients make so that you may …

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Treating Yourself on the Weekend

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jul 31, 2021

Today, I want to talk about that tendency many of us have to eat well during the week and “treat ourselves” over the weekend.

13 Things To Do At Your First Kidney Stone Appointment

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jul 17, 2021

Hi! When I was going through my cancer journey, there were so many times I left my doctor’s office baffled. I was sick and scared, and even though I’m a nurse with 21 years of kidney stone prevention under my belt, I knew nothing about cancer. I often found myself unprepared for my oncology visits. …

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Oxalate Content of Plant-Based Milk

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jun 5, 2021

This is a quick but essential update on milk. Plant-based milk, that is.  A new study takes a look at the oxalate content in various brands of milk—you can see the results in the pretty little graph that we created below. 

Is All Sugar Bad or Only Added Sugar?

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on May 15, 2021

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 …

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Your High-Fiber, Low-Oxalate Grocery List.

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on May 8, 2021

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 …

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The Most Critical Question to Ask Your Doctor

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on May 1, 2021

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 …

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What We Believe, We Become

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Apr 24, 2021

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 …

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8 Principal Reasons Why Patients Make New Stones

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Mar 22, 2021

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 …

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16 Non-Dairy Calcium Sources for Kidney Stone Formers

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Mar 4, 2021

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 …

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Protein Sources for Vegan and Vegetarian Kidney Stone Formers

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Feb 20, 2021

This article is for you, my dear vegan and vegetarian stone formers. I know you’ve been using soy, tofu, beans, and nuts to meet your daily protein goals. In the meantime, however, you unknowingly overate some of the highest oxalate foods, which in turn led to your kidney stone(s). I can hear many of you …

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Doing What You Can To Stay in Control of Your Health

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jan 9, 2021

Hi! I write this from the hospital while waiting to get my six-month CT scan done to see if my cancer has returned. Needless to say, these scans always put me on edge.  For those of you who don’t know, I was diagnosed with stage 4 rectal cancer in 2016. It has been an arduous …

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Focus On Wellness, Not On Weight Loss

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jan 2, 2021

Well, we all know what time it is, don’t we? It’s that time of year when the diet industry starts promoting all its weight loss programs. Diets that don’t work long-term because they simply aren’t sustainable—they’re not designed to be sustainable. After all, how could the marketers create a new diet for you to buy …

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5 Tips for Avoiding Stress Eating

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Dec 9, 2020

The year is nearly over, and I think, for the most part, we can all agree that we are ready for 2021. I am. I’m pretty busy these days with private clients, more than usual. It’s no surprise that many of them are calling me for weight loss help as staying home and being stressed …

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What to Eat When Out With Friends

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Oct 24, 2020

In these posts, I like to address the topics I hear about most frequently from patients and Facebook Group Members. The common topic in the group this week has been eating while away from home (or ordering take-out food). This is a common dilemma for so many of my patients. What can we do to …

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