# Start Here

Source: https://kidneystonediet.com/start/
Published: 2020-12-04
Updated: 2025-12-21

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Welcome to the Kidney Stone Diet®! Whether you’re new or a long time stoner, this is the one-stop-shop for everything kidney stone prevention.

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##### **READ THIS FIRST**

What is the Kidney Stone Diet®?

Simply put, the *Kidney Stone Diet* is a set of goals that can ***reduce your kidney stone risk by up to 80%.***

[Learn More →](https://kidneystonediet.com/what-is-the-kidney-stone-diet/)

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##### **FREE DOWNLOAD**

Get Your Oxalate Food Lists!

Enter your email to download the Second Edition Harvard Oxalate List as well as the Original Harvard Oxalate List for FREE.

[Download Here →](https://kidneystonediet.com/oxalate-list/#list)

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##### **FREE TOOL**

Searchable Oxalate Food List

If you’re a kidney stone former and were told to lower your intake of high oxalate foods, this is an essential tool.

[Search For Your Food →](https://kidneystonediet.com/oxalate-list/)

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##### **FREE PODCAST**

Prevention Advice & Education.

Join me every Tuesday for a new episode of the *Kidney Stone Diet Podcast* where I discuss various aspects of the KSD lifestyle, answer patient questions, and provide the most accurate and useful information I can to help you on your journey to a stone-free life.

[Watch On YouTube →](https://kidneystonediet.com/what-is-the-kidney-stone-diet/)

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##### **JOIN THE COMMUNITY**

Kidney Stone Prevention Group

If you suffer from kidney stones, my private Facebook Group is a gold mine of information, videos, and support.

[Join the Group →](https://kidneystonediet.com/facebook/)

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##### **FREE NEWSLETTER**

Join My Free Newsletter!

Keep on top of your kidney stone prevention with weekly insights and advice from me, Jill Harris—your personal prevention specialist.

[Subscribe for Free →](https://kidneystonediet.com/newsletter/)

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##### **FROM THE BLOG**

Articles You Should Read.

Here are a few articles from my blog you can start with.

- [What Is The Kidney Stone Diet®?](https://kidneystonediet.com/what-is-the-kidney-stone-diet/)
- [46 Reasons You’re Still Making Kidney Stones](https://kidneystonediet.com/46-reasons-youre-making-kidney-stones/)
- [The Most Critical Question To Ask Your Doctor](https://kidneystonediet.com/critical-question/)
- [The Kidney Stone Diet® Philosophy](https://kidneystonediet.com/kidney-stone-diet-philosophy/)

[Go To Blog →](https://kidneystonediet.com/blog/)

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##### **FREE RECIPES**

Kidney Stone-Safe Snacks & Meals

If you think you have to give up all your favorite foods…THINK AGAIN! Whether you’re gluten-free, vegan, or a meat lover, here you’ll find simple *Kidney Stone Diet*-approved recipes.

[View Recipes →](https://kidneystonediet.com/recipes/)

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# Are you ready to feel good GREAT again?

#### Put an end to your overwhelm and take back control of your health with my proven prevention tools.

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**My eight-part, self-guided video course** gives you the practical knowledge you need to prevent future kidney stones.

[LEARN MORE →](https://kidneystonediet.com/course/)

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Stop wondering what to eat! With my Weekly Meal Plans, you’ll have all the recipes and inspiration you need to **make healthy food choices every day!**

[LEARN MORE →](https://kidneystonediet.com/mealplans/)

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In these 1-hour private consults we deep dive into your **health and kidney stone history, review urinalysis reports, look closely at your diet, and devise a game plan to prevent new stones.**

[LEARN MORE →](https://kidneystonediet.com/private/)

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**Get the answers you need to your specific questions.** I hold calls 3 days per week and you can join as many as you like (the more the better!).

[LEARN MORE →](https://kidneystonediet.com/groupcalls/)

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**Make sense of your 24-hour urine collection results.** These reports tell us WHY you’re making stones and are critical in reducing future risk.

[LEARN MORE →](https://kidneystonediet.com/24-hour-urine-analysis/)

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**As an All-Access Member, you get all of this and more in one single bundle.**

[LEARN MORE →](https://kidneystonediet.com/all-access-membership/)

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“Yes!! I feel so much better and am down 55 pounds! Recent labs were fantastic—A1C was down to 5.9. (Type 2 diabetic)”

James P. Kidney Stone Prevention Course Member

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“Since following the Kidney Stone Prevention Diet for the last 7 months, my 48-hour urine analysis is the best I’ve had—very happy about that. I’m so thankful for Jill.”

Jess T. Kidney Stone Prevention Course Member

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“Thank you Jill Harris and the Kidney Stone Diet and Prevention Page! I’m now two years ten months kidney stone free!”

Sarah R. Kidney Stone Prevention Course Member

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“Best class! Helped me understand what the doctor was not explaining when it came to prevention. What I really liked was all the detail as well as the passion!”

Terri E. Kidney Stone Prevention Course Member

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##### **TESTIMONIALS**

What Others Say.

Hear how this kidney stone prevention platform has impacted other stone formers just like you.

[View Testimonials →](https://kidneystonediet.com/praise/)

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##### **FREE REMINDER**

Kidney Stone Diet Goals.

Download your free high-resolution, 8.5″ x 11″ KSD Goals Reminder.

[Download →](https://kidneystonediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Goals-KSD.pdf)

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##### **FREE PRINTABLE**

Kidney Stone Diet Grocery List

Download your free high-resolution, printable Fruit & Veggie Grocery List! 

[Download →](https://kidneystonediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/KSD-GroceryList.pdf)

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##### **FREE PRINTABLE**

Printable High Oxalate Food List

Download and print your list of high oxalate foods to avoid. 

[Download →](https://kidneystonediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/High-Oxalate-Foods-List-v2.pdf)

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##### **FREE RESOURCE**

Want to share what you’ve learned here with your doctor?

Download and print this flyer and hand it to your doctor. The more people we can help, the better!

[Download →](https://kidneystonediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/KidneyStoneDiet.pdf)
