Kidney Stone Diet

This week, Jill discusses the topic of sweet potatoes and their relation to kidney stone prevention. She addresses the misconception that sweet potatoes should be avoided. Jill explains that sweet potatoes can be safely consumed as long as calcium needs are met. She emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, portion control, and getting the right information to prevent kidney stones.

Takeaways
  • Sweet potatoes can be safely consumed as part of a kidney stone prevention diet.
  • It is important to meet daily calcium needs when consuming foods high in oxalate.
  • A balanced diet with a variety of foods and portion control is key to preventing kidney stones.
  • Getting the right information and taking action are crucial for maintaining kidney health.


Sound Bites
  • "Sweet potatoes didn't give you no stones."
  • "Am I gonna eat all of them tonight? That would be no."


00:00 Introduction
00:30 Misconception about Sweet Potatoes and Oxalate
03:21 Portion Control and Meal Planning
04:13 Flexibility in Diet and Nutrient Density
04:39 Pairing Sweet Potatoes with Calcium
07:38 Common Sense Approach to Kidney Stone Prevention
08:59 The Importance of Early Education
10:30 Taking Action for Kidney Health
12:22 Conclusion


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WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 25 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk.


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Jill Harris
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?

A show about reducing your kidney stone risk and living your best life.

Each week we talk to Jill Harris, the Kidney Stone Prevention Expert, to learn everything we need to know about kidney stone prevention.

Find free and premium resources to reduce your kidney stone risk at KidneyStoneDiet.com