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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?

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. 

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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Fixing the Binge-Purge Cycle

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Oct 17, 2020

Over the years, I’ve had many patients confide in me about their daily diet habits. I always feel so honored that people trust me and feel safe enough to discuss their routines – this can be difficult. One typical unhealthy pattern I find people stuck in is the binge-purge cycle. Now, I’m not talking about …

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Are Your Smoothies Causing Kidney Stones?

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jun 25, 2020

Let’s talk about smoothies and the role they play in your stone formation and overall health. Of course, there are many dietary reasons that we form kidney stones. Today, however, we’re going to narrow our focus to smoothies because they are a popular option for stone formers. Smoothies and Kidney Stones. I am not about …

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What Is The Kidney Stone Diet?

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Mar 31, 2020

Every year nearly one million Americans suffer through the severe pain of kidney stones, yet most kidney stones are completely avoidable. The Kidney Stone Diet will not only decrease your likelihood of taking a ride in an ambulance due to a kidney stone, but it may also help you with other medical conditions such as …

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How to Prevent Kidney Stones by Lowering Your Sugar Intake

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Nov 20, 2019

From my personal experience, I can tell you that most of my patients do not understand the role that sugar plays in their kidney stone disease. There are two reasons sugar is a problem. One reason is that too much sugar can leach calcium from the bone and into the urine. And the second is …

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How to Cook for the Kidney Stone Diet

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Oct 25, 2019

I have a secret that I need to share with you. I am nearly 56 years old and just started cooking less than 2 years ago. I was always lucky enough to have my partners prepare the meals. I did the dishes. I thought it was a great deal for me as they were terrific …

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False Promises: Why Kidney Stone Pills and Potions Don’t Work

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jul 8, 2019

Passing a kidney stone is one of the most painful health experiences a person can go through in their lifetime.   There are many pills, powders, and potions sold each year to patients who will do anything to avoid that hell ever again. These “remedies” promise patients that they will break up present stones and/or …

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How To Calculate Your Meat Protein Needs On The Kidney Stone Diet

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on May 8, 2019

Often patients come to me after being on a high protein diet for weight loss or to control their diabetes. They lost weight or controlled their blood sugar better, but gained a kidney stone as a result of eating too much protein. Most of my patients got a stone because they ate too much of …

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Is the Kidney Stone Diet a Fad Diet?

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Feb 14, 2019

I am not a fan of fad diets. I am the ultimate party pooper when it comes to Keto, Paleo, cleanses, juicing, or any other diet that promises quick results. As a matter of fact, my friends have stopped bringing the topic up as they know I will do a quick eye-roll even though I …

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How to Get More Calcium and Prevent Kidney Stones

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Dec 7, 2018

Did your doctor tell you to stop all dairy once you formed a stone? If so, you are not alone. Many doctors tell their patients to stop eating foods that contain calcium. The problem with this advice is that eliminating calcium from your diet can cause stones. Most stone formers, in fact, most adults, are …

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How to Prevent Kidney Stones by Lowering Your Salt Intake

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Sep 12, 2018

Low Sodium Diet Every time I speak to patients about lowering the sodium in their diets the first thing they tell me is, “I don’t use a salt shaker”. That is a good start but there are so many ways for salt to creep into your diet even if you never use a salt shaker. …

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How to Prevent Kidney Stones by Eating a Low Oxalate Diet

by Jill Harris, LPN, CHC on Jun 18, 2018

Many kidney stone patients come to me after trying to lower their urinary oxalate levels on their own. They want to avoid forming more kidney stones but find the recommended dietary changes frustrating and confusing. They believe they have to limit or eliminate foods they have always enjoyed and considered healthy. As a nurse, I …

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