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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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.
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Is oat milk high in oxalate?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about oat milk, almond milk, and getting calcium without dairy products.
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Are poppy seeds high in oxalate?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about poppy seeds, oxalate, and how oxalate is calculated.
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Can I count soup as fluid intake?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about soup and whether it counts toward our fluid intake.
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Does calcium cancel out oxalates?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about consuming calcium with oxalate and if it can help reduce oxalate. She also answers a question about calcium timing.
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Can we eat brown rice with kidney stones?
This week, Jill answers a listener question about the oxalate content of brown rice puffed cereal vs white rice puffed cereal.
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I can’t find help for my kidney stones!
This week, Jill answers a listener question about finding kidney stone help.
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Careful! Added sugar increases kidney stone risk!
This week, Jill talks about sugar and how it affects kidney stone formers.
“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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Kate L. | Group Calls with Jill
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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
“I have been a part of the group calls with Jill for the last 14 months, and they are essential to being so successful with the Kidney Stone Diet Prevention Plan.”
Sarah B. | Group Calls with Jill
“These calls are the gold of this program!!”
“I can’t say enough about how Jill knows just the right questions to ask us or how she prods us to think about what is going on in our lives.”
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