Kidney Stone Diet

In this episode, Jill Harris discusses the relationship between diet, particularly the consumption of fruits and vegetables, and kidney stone prevention. She addresses misconceptions about microwaves, emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, and provides practical tips for incorporating more nutritious foods into daily meals.

Did the microwave cause my kidney stones?


Takeaways
  • Microwaves are not harmful if they help you eat vegetables.
  • A balanced plate should consist of fruits, vegetables, protein, and complex carbs.
  • Many people do not consume the recommended daily intake of fruits and vegetables.
  • It's essential to focus on the bigger picture of health rather than just individual food items.
  • Dietary myths can hinder progress towards healthier eating habits.
  • Incorporating fruits and vegetables can help manage chronic diseases.
  • Practical cooking methods can make vegetables more accessible and enjoyable.
  • It's important to challenge elitist thinking around food accessibility.
  • Small changes in diet can lead to significant health improvements.
  • Eating more whole foods can reduce reliance on medications.

00:00 Microwaves and Kidney Stones: Debunking Myths
02:58 The Importance of Fruits and Vegetables in Diet
05:52 Addressing Dietary Misconceptions and Health Risks
08:46 Practical Tips for Incorporating Healthy Foods
11:31 Challenging Food Shaming and Elite Diet Culture
14:22 Natural Foods vs. Processed Foods: A Call to Action

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WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.

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Jill Harris is a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who specializes in kidney stone prevention. Her goal is to teach you what you need to know and, more importantly, how to put that knowledge to work so you can stop forming stones. For good.

What is Kidney Stone Diet?

Reduce your kidney stone risk and live your best life.

Each week, Nurse Jill Harris—Kidney Stone Prevention expert and creator of the Kidney Stone Diet®—answers your questions about kidney stone prevention.

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