Eat Away Kidney Stones

Nov 19 2024 70 ep. 24 mins 12
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Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist, Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND shares science-based ways to prevent kidney stones with food!

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071 Is Rice Ok For Kidney Stones?

Nov 19 2024 17 mins  
Is rice a good choice for people with kidney stones? What kind of rice is best? Melanie gives her recommendations in response to a listener question. "Blog: Is Rice Good 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 | Newsletter www.thekidneydietiti

070 Gut Bacteria, Probiotics & Kidney Health [w/ Annabel Birute PhD, RD, FNKF, FASN]

Nov 12 2024 42 mins  
You will NOT want to miss this episode with dietitian researcher Annabel Birute PhD, RD, FNKF, FASN. She and Melanie talk about how gut bacteria can impact kidney health - both for the good AND bad and what you can do to support a kidney-friendly gut microbiome! Connect with Annabel on LinkedIn and X. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney

069 Is The TheraLith Supplement Legit?

Nov 05 2024 17 mins  
Is there any evidence that the popular TheraLith supplement prevents kidney stones? Melanie dives into what is actually IN this supplement and if people with kidney stones should take it - or any other supplement for kidney stones. Blog: Magnesium & Kidney Stones: The 411 Schulsinger et al. Evaluation of a Novel Nutritional Supplement to Improve Urinary Magnesium and Citrate Excr

068 “Normal” 24-Hour Urine Test and High Urine Calcium

Oct 29 2024 14 mins  
In this episode, Melanie talks about some of the nuances when looking at 24-hour urine collections. She also tackles a listener question about high urine calcium and high brushite. Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones? Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook

067 The Most Common Misconceptions About Nutrition For Kidney Disease [with Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN]

Oct 22 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow kidney dietitian Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN about the most common myths she hears about nutrition for kidney disease - and how eating for kidney stones really isn’t that different than kidney disease Jen’s Plant Powered Kidneys Website, Instagram & Facebook and Facebook group pages. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the pod

066 What Is A “Kidney Stone Friendly” Recipe?

Oct 15 2024 24 mins  
In this episode, Melanie talks about what exactly a “kidney stone friendly” recipe is - and how to turn any recipe into healthful option for a person with 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 All infor

065 “Studying” For Your 24 Hour Urine Collection

Oct 08 2024 10 mins  
Melanie answers a listener question about how to make your 24-hour urine collection as accurate as possible and is it ok if you drink a lot more water, or eat differently, on collection day compared to your normal. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsle

064 How Your Childhood Can Shape The Food You Eat Now [with Dave Grotto MS, RDN, LDN, FAND]

Oct 01 2024 41 mins  
Many people with kidney stones struggle with a fear of eating and an overall poor relationship with food and their bodies. Listen to this incredibly fun and engaging conversation with Dave Grotto and how our food preferences and relationship with food from very early in life. Amazon: The Girl Who Lived in the Refrigerator* The Girl Who Lived in the Refrigerator Website David Gro

063 When Should You See A Dietitian For Stones?

Sep 24 2024 22 mins  
In this episode, Melanie shares her thoughts about when and WHY people with kidney stones should work with a dietitian. Work with a Kidney Stone Dietitian Kidney Stone Training & Certification for Dietitians October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us!

062 The Genetics of Kidney Stones

Sep 17 2024 15 mins  
Are kidney stones genetic? In this episode, Melanie breaks down the genetics of kidney stones and how that impacts prevention. Howles SA, Thakker RV. Genetics of kidney stone disease. Nat Rev Urol. 2020 Jul;17(7):407-421. Singh P, Harris PC, Sas DJ, Lieske JC. The genetics of kidney stone disease and nephrocalcinosis. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2022 Apr;18(4):224-240. October Masterclass