Eat Away Kidney Stones
Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND
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150 Make the most of your spices! [w/ Chef Cat Ludwig RDN, LD]
One of the most common issues with avoiding too much salt is that food "doesn't taste good". The secret? Using herbs and spices the RIGHT way! Melanie and fellow dietitian and chef Cat Ludwig chat…
149 Urine pH: Why It Matters & How to Change It
Urine pH is a KEY part of kidney stone prevention. Melanie breaks down WHY this matters, and what you can use it in your personalized kidney stone plan. Blog: What is PRAL (Potetial Renal Acid Load)…
148 National Kidney Foundation Meeting Reflections [+ Panel of Kidney Dietitians]
In this episode, Melanie reflects on her time at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting in New Orleans earlier this month. She also asks a panel of other kidney dietitians what they…
147 Exercise for Your Bones [w/ Rebekah Rotstein]
Bones and kidney stones are INEXTRICABLY linked. People with calcium kidney stones are at higher risk of bone disease. Nutrition for kidney stones MUST also address bone health. I was THRILLED to…
146 How to stop letting kidney stones control your life
No doubt about it - kidney stones are scary and can have a significant impact on mental health and quality of life. Melanie shares her tips to stop letting kidney stones rule your life, and take back…
145 Why fiber is so important for kidney stones
Fiber isn't typically top of mind when it comes to kidney stone nutrition - but it should be! In this episode, Melanie dives into what fiber is, why it is so important for kidney stones and how to…
The Importance of Culturally Informed Nutrition for Kidney Patients [w/ Areli Gutierrez MS, RD, CSR, LD]
It is imperative that nutrition advice be adapted to each person's cultural food. In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow kidney dietitian Areli Gutierrez about why this is so important for kidney…
143 Is water REALLY that important for kidney stones?
A big paper was published in the Lancet last month that has been circulating in the media with some PRETTY egregious headlines suggesting water isn't that important for kidney stones. Melanie dives…
142 Are calcium supplements ok for kidney stones?
A deep dive into the research and nuance behind calcium supplements for people with kidney stones. Blog: Calcium Source for Kidney Stones Bargagli M, Ferraro PM, Vittori M, Lombardi G, Gambaro G,…
141 Stress, Kidney Stones & Divorce [w/ Megan Daw Sedivy RD, LDN]
Stress is connected to kidney stones, and few things in life are as stressful as divorce. In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Megan Daw Sedivy who is passionate about helping women…
140 3 Signs Your Kidney Stone Diet Isn't Working (or Won't Work) For You
How do you know you are on the right track with kidney stone prevention? It can be excruciating to wait until your next scan to see if you have more kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie gives her…
139 How Often Should Urine Tests Be Repeated—and Why No One Talks About This
24-hour urine tests are a non-negotiable for kidney stone prevention that actually works! But, how often should you get this urine test? And, when CAN you get a urine test? Melanie answers these…
138 Food Politics & The New Dietary Guidelines [w/ Dr. Marion Nestle PhD]
Food, nutrition and public health have certainly taken a national stage, cumulating with the release of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans in January. We've been getting a lot of questions…
137 Why you SHOULD eat beans for kidney stones
Avoiding beans because of kidney stones? This episode is for you! Melanie dives into all the reasons beans are actually GOOD for most people with kidney stones - and the importance of eating them in…
136 The Problem with "Just Drink More Water"
If you've EVER been told to "just drink more water" for kidney stones, this episode is for you! Learn about how kidney stone prevention is SO much more than that, and how to begin to focus on what…
135 The Intersection of Heart & Kidney Stone Nutrition [w/ Michelle Routhenstein RD]
Unfortunately, people with kidney stones are at higher risk of heart disease. Good nutrition for your heart goes WAY beyond just "eat vegetables and low cholesterol". In this fascinating episode,…
134 How Much Calcium Do I Need If I Eat A High Oxalate Food?
Melanie answers one of her most common questions. We know eating calcium helps reduce oxalate absorption. But, how much calcium do you need based on how much oxalate you eat? Melanie shares her…
133 What's Going On In Kidney Stone Research? Reflections from R.O.C.K
Melanie shares updates from the Research on Calculus Kinetics (ROCK) meeting last week. An overview of all the exciting research going on to make lives better for people with kidney stones. Submit…
132 Plant Based Diets & Kidney Stones [w/ Dr. Shivam Joshi MD]
Dr. Joshi, a nephrologist at NYU Langone passionate joins Melanie to chat about all the ways more plant-forward diets are good for kidney stones - as well as what current fad diets are likely adding…
131 "I Feel Like I Have Nothing Left to Eat" - Let's Talk About It!
If you've EVER felt like there is nothing left to eat on a "kidney stone diet", or felt like giving up because you miss the joy eating SHOULD bring - this episode is for you! Submit a question for…
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