Eat Away Kidney Stones

Melanie shares how The Kidney Dietitian has grown over the past year, her reflections, and goals moving into 2026. Sending a HUGE THANK YOU to each listener for their support!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-St...

Save this short and sweet episode for the next time you are feeling frustrated, anxious, nervous or sad about kidney stones!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information...

Every day, I see people falling into disordered eating habits out of fear of eating and getting another kidney stone. I was thrilled to welcome Mia Greco, a fellow registered dietitian and expert in making healthy choices to the podcast! We chat everything from diagnosable eating disorders, the disordered eating spectrum and how to eat for health without going overboard. Mia Greco Website: Olive B...

Worried about eating as we move into the holiday season? This episode is for you!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational pu...

Magnesium is really having a moment in the spotlight. In this fascinating episode, Melanie and fellow kidney dietitian Jen Hernandez RD, CSR dive into why magnesium is so important for kidney health, and how to be sure you are getting in enough! Get Jen's Book! Plant Powered Kidneys (affiliate link) Connect with Jen at the Plant Powered Kidneys Website , Instagram , Facebook and Facebook Group .  ...

Ever wonder if it is ok (or even good!?) to follow a vegetarian or vegan diet with kidney stones? Melanie breaks down the benefits and risks in this episode. Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones: The 411 Blog: Oxalate in Coconut Milk: And Other Plant Based Milks Blog: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones References: 1. Zayed S, Goldfarb DS, Joshi S. Popular Diets and Kidney Stones. Advances in Kidney Dise...

Yes! Dietitians can OBVIOUSLY get kidney stones too! In this episode, Melanie chats with a fellow dietitian who has been struggling with kidney stones since college and dives into what her experience has been like.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekid...

Is it ok for people with kidney stones to take vitamin D supplements? Melanie dives into the answer! Letavernier E, Daudon M. Vitamin D, Hypercalciuria and Kidney Stones. Nutrients. 2018;10(3):366. doi:10.3390/nu10030366   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www....

Is it ok for people with kidney stones to eat eggs? How many is ok? How is it best to eat them? Melanie dives into everything people with kidney stones need to know about eggs! Recipes: Crustless Zucchini Quiche Southwest Sweet Potato Hash Avocado Toast   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest |...

Ever wonder how (and if it is even ok!?) to eat at restaurants with kidney stones? Melanie gives her best tips and advice for changing your mindset about eating out, while still preventing kidney stones.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitia...

Internationally renouned kidney stone dietitian & researcher. Dr. Kristina Penniston PhD RDN, dives into updates in research for kidney stones, what diets are best for kidney stones and an updated approach to managing oxalate. Bio: Dr. Kristina Penniston References: Noori N,  et al. Urinary Lithogenic Risk Profile in Recurrent Stone Formers With Hyperoxaluria: A Randomized Controlled Trial Compari...

Phosphorus isn't talked about very often in kidney stone nutrition - but does it matter for people with calcium phosphate kidney stones? Melanie sheds some light on the issue. References: Taylor EN, Stampfer MJ, Curhan GC. Dietary factors and the risk of incident kidney stones in men: new insights after 14 years of follow-up. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2004 Dec;15(12):3225-32. Zhang W, Lou B, Peng Y, Wu F,...

There is a clear connection between hyperparathyroidism and kidney stones. This episode dives into a listener question and the connection between these two conditions - and what you can do about it!  Blog: Kidney Stones & Thyroid Disease: The Connection   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest |...

What is the deal with protein and kidney stones? How much can I have? Does it matter for ME? Is all protein the same? In this episode, Melanie dives into these super important questions for an individualized approach to kidney stone prevention. Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones? Blog: What is PRAL & How Does It Affect Kidneys?   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!...

Most people don't know about all of the amazing things your pelvic floor does for you - and how many uncomfortable symptoms you might have been ignoring for YEARS are related to pelvic floor dysfunction (and can be fixed!). In this fascinating episode, Melanie chats with pelvic floor PT Erin Lenihan about what your pelvic floor is, and how pelvic floor PT might be able to help you! Erin's Instagra...

Who doesn't love bread? Melanie dives into how and why bread should fit in any kidney stone diet, what type of bread is best, and why! Blog: Is Rice Good for Kidney Stones Whole Grain Council: What Is a Whole Grain?   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.theki...

Potassium is a HOT topic in kidney disease - but doesn't get the focus is deserves for kidney stones. In This episode, Melanie breaks down potassium in your diet, where it comes from and why it matters for both kidney disease AND kidney stones.  Blog: Potential Renal Acid Load Blog: Potatoes & Kidney Disease: The Potassium Dilemma References: 1. Ikizler A, Burrowes J, Byham-Gray L, et al. KDOQI Cl...

Ever wonder how to make sense of all those number on Nutrition Facts labels? Never fear! In this episode, Melanie walks you through what is most important on that label for kidney stones, and how to interpret the numbers.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www...

Dr. Robyn Pashby is a clinical psychologist with a special interest in weight bias. You will not want to miss this fascinating conversation about how bias both in the healthcare system and our society has a significant impact on health. Book: The New Food Fight: How the Weight Management & Eating Disorder Fields Became So Divided and What We Can Do About It (affiliate link) Obesity Action Coalitio...

Unsurprisingly, a common question people with kidney stones ask is "how much water do I have to drink"? Melanie answers a listener question about this - and how your body size plays into this. Blog: Top 6 Best Drinks for Kidney Stones   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | N...

Staying away from too much salt is KEY for kidney stones. But why!? And how much salt should you eat? And how in the WORLD do you actually FOLLOW a low sodium diet? In this episode, Melanie dives into all of these burning questions. Blog: Does Salt Cause Kidney Stones?   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Faceboo...

If you listened to episode 38, you know that there is potential harm of collagen protein for people with oxalate kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie tackles a listener question about how to potentially make collagen protein powder safer. Blog: Can Collagen Cause Kidney Stones?   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagra...

The gut microbiome is a HOT topic in ALL areas of health. Unsurprisingly, the bacteria that live in your intestines have a HUGE impact on kidney stones. Join Melanie with oxalate microbiome researcher Dr. Aaaron Miller for a fascinating episode about how bacteria help (or hinder) your kidney stone prevention efforts and most importantly, what you can do about it!  More About Dr. Aaron Miller   Sub...

Melanie dives into the most common mistake she sees people make when they are trying to prevent kidney stones. And, shares how to avoid it and what to do instead!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram |  Facebook |  Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to...

Attn: Cheese Lovers! This episode is for you! Learn all about how cheese is an excellent option for people with kidney stones, the best cheese choices and things to think about when choosing cheese. Blog: The Best Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones Blog:  Best 8 Healthy Low Sodium Cheese Choices   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with U...