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Preventing kidney stones through diet: Overview
If you have kidney stones, your doctor or dietitian may talk with you about an eating plan to help prevent new stones. The most common types of kidney stones are calcium and oxalate. Each type may require a different eating plan.
- If you had kidney stones before, you are more likely to get them again. But by following the eating plan your doctor or dietitian suggests, you may prevent new kidney stones.
- Drink plenty of water if your doctor says it's okay. Drinking enough fluids, especially water, can help keep new stones from forming.
What foods are high in oxalate?
Oxalate is a compound found in some foods, and it is also produced as a waste product by the body. It exits the body through the urine. Too much oxalate may cause kidney stones in some people.
Foods high in oxalate include:
- Beets.
- Fried potatoes, such as french fries and potato chips.
- Nuts.
- Rhubarb.
- Spinach.
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