with Jill Harris, LPN, CHC
Kidney Stone Diet Podcast
Reduce your kidney stone risk and live your best life.
Each week, Nurse Jill Harris—Kidney Stone Prevention expert and creator of the Kidney Stone Diet®—answers your questions about kidney stone prevention.
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Episodes
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🚨 New Harvard oxalate list! 🚨 What you need to know about the changes!
Harvard has updated its Oxalate list, providing new information on the oxalate content of various foods. The list includes six new pages of information, including foods that have never been studied before. While the values may differ depending on factors such as growing conditions and measurement methods, the overall advice…
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Can I eat spinach on a low oxalate diet?
In this episode, Jill discusses the topic of eating spinach on a low oxalate diet. Jill dives into the issue of spinach and its high oxalate content, which can increase the risk of kidney stones. She explains that spinach is often overeaten and recommends taking it off the table to…
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Fact or Fiction: Vegan diets cause kidney stones
In this episode, Jill discusses whether vegan diets cause kidney stones. She debunks the myth that vegan diets are inherently problematic and explains that it’s not the diet itself but how it is approached that can lead to kidney stones. Jill emphasizes the importance of portion control and getting enough…
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Fact or Fiction: Basil tea will prevent kidney stones
In this episode, Jill dives into whether or not basil tea can prevent kidney stones. Takeaways Jeff SarrisWe have another fact or fiction. Today it’s: basil tea will prevent kidney stones? Welcome back to the kidney stone diet podcast, the show about reducing your kidney stone risk and living your…
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Fact or Fiction: Lemon juice will pass my kidney stone
In this episode, Jill discusses the role of lemon juice in passing kidney stones. She addresses common misconceptions about lemon juice and its effectiveness in kidney stone prevention. Jill emphasizes the importance of understanding individual citrate levels and the need for a 24-hour urine collection. She also highlights the significance…
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Fact or Fiction: Cranberry juice will prevent my kidney stones
In this episode, Jill has another Fact or Fiction episode where she talks about cranberry juice and if it can prevent kidney stones. While cranberry juice can help with urinary tract infections (UTIs), it does not prevent kidney stones. Jill emphasizes the importance of fluid intake and urine output in…
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Fact or Fiction: All kidney stones cause pain
In this episode, Jill discusses whether all kidney stones cause pain. She highlights the abundance of conflicting information on the internet and the challenges faced by kidney stone patients in finding reliable information. She debunks the myth that all kidney stone patients experience excruciating pain and emphasizes the importance of…
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Fact or Fiction: Tap water caused your kidney stone
In this episode, Jill discusses the myth that tap water causes kidney stones. Jill explains that tap water does not cause kidney stones and that it is more important to focus on proper fluid intake and a healthy diet. She also discusses the importance of eating like grownups, which means…
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Fact or Fiction: Drinking olive oil will help pass a kidney stone
In this episode, Jill debunks the myth that drinking olive oil can help pass a kidney stone. Drawing on Jill’s 25 years of experience working with kidney stone patients, she also discusses the Kidney Stone Diet and its effectiveness in reducing stone risk. Ultimately, olive oil is not a solution…
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Fact or Fiction: Calcium caused your kidney stones
In this episode, Jill addresses the first kidney stone myth, which is the belief that drinking milk should be stopped to prevent calcium oxalate stones. Jill explains that not getting enough calcium can actually increase the risk of kidney stones and bone loss. She emphasizes the need for a balanced…
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Should you have your kidney stone analyzed?
In this episode, Jill answers a listener’s question about why urologists analyze kidney stones and the importance of stone analysis. Jill emphasizes the role of diet in managing kidney stones and highlights the positive impact of dietary changes on overall health. Takeaways
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Confused about kidney stones?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about finding direction when it comes to kidney stones and the Kidney Stone Diet. Lactose intolerant? Low blood pressure? Feel like there’s nothing you can eat? This is the episode for you.
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Help! I’m peeing all night long! I can’t sleep!
This week, Jill answers a frequently asked question about sleeping well while drinking enough fluids.
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Help! Doctor said to drink 100oz a day! There’s no way!?
This week, Jill answers a frequently asked question about the difficulties of drinking 100oz of water in a day.
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What foods can I eat on a low oxalate diet?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about the foods that can be eaten on a low oxalate diet.
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How soon should you have calcium after oxalate?
Jeff SarrisWelcome back to the Kidney Stone Diet Podcast the show about reducing your kidney stone risk and living your best life. I’m your host and fellow student, Jeff Sarris. Jill HarrisAnd I’m Jill Harris, your kidney stone prevention nurse. Jeff SarrisSo we actually saw each other this past weekend…
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Kidney Stone Diet Safe Protein Bars
This week, Jill answers a listener question about store bought protein bars and snack bars and how to ensure they’re safe for the Kidney Stone Diet.
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Do salt caves increase my sodium level?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about sodium and if we need to worry about salt caves, swimming in the ocean, and other ways that we can be exposed to salt.
“The Kidney Stone Diet is far more than just a diet; this plan is life-altering!”
“The group calls will transform you physically and emotionally. Once you start this journey, your health naturally improves. I have lost a total of 40 pounds and have consistently kept it off. The group calls are such support; this is more like family than a zoom meeting to stay accountable. Jill is far more than a nurse; she is a life coach. Her platform is invaluable.”
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“Eating healthy has also encouraged me to go to bed earlier, so I am also getting more sleep. Because of that, I have been able to get up before work and exercise! So yes, the positive effects are spilling over into all areas of a healthy lifestyle.”
Jerry T. | Meal Plan Subscriber
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Sarah B. | Group Calls with Jill
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Monica K. | Group Calls with Jill
“I took the course with Jill, and my second 24 hour urine was MUCH better than the first.”
“She gives very practical information, and it WORKS. I was totally overwhelmed at first. I got very poor diet information from my doctors. Jill made it easy for me to understand, and I took it one day at a time. I still watch her videos when I need a tune-up. Jill is the best, and she really cares about all of us. Take the course—it will help you!!!”
Mark J. | Kidney Stone Prevention Course