Dietary changes to reduce risk of kidney stones

There are 4 kinds of kidney stones
• Calcium Oxalate Stones
• Calcium Phosphate Stones
• Uric Acid Stones
• Cystine Stones

Calcium Oxalate Stones-dietary changes include avoiding
• Nuts
• Nut oils
• Spinach
• Unbroken wheat
• Beetroot
• Fried potato chips

Calcium Phosphate Stones – dietary changes include avoiding
• Meats
• Poultry
• Fish
• Nuts
• Beans
• Dairy products

Uric Acid Stones- dietary changes include avoiding
• Red meat and organ meats
• Shellfish (prawn and crab)
• Refined carbohydrates (white bread, white rice, pasta, sugar)
• Processed foods (junk foods, canned foods)
• Sugary beverages (fizzy drinks and juices)

Cystine Stones- dietary changes include avoiding
• Fatty food
• Red meat and organ meat
• Processed food

Dietary tips to follow for any kind of kidney stones
• Drink plenty of water
• Reduce sodium in your diet
• Substitute plant protein like nuts and lentils for animal protein like meat
• Regulate intake of calcium

 

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