The worst foods for kidney stones in 2026

In this conversation, Jeff Sarris and Jill discuss the dietary factors that contribute to kidney stones, focusing on the worst foods to avoid and practical guidelines for prevention. They emphasize the importance of understanding oxalate levels in foods and how to manage dietary choices without feeling overly restricted. The discussion highlights the balance between enjoying food and maintaining health, providing listeners with actionable insights for kidney stone prevention.

High Oxalate Food List

Takeaways

• The worst foods for kidney stones include high oxalate foods like spinach and rhubarb.
• Understanding oxalate levels is crucial for kidney stone prevention.
• You can have a budget for oxalate intake, allowing for some flexibility in your diet.
• Portion control is key; you don't have to eliminate all high oxalate foods.
• Calcium can help mitigate the effects of oxalate in the diet.
• Dietary restrictions should not lead to deprivation; balance is important.
• Water intake is essential for kidney stone prevention.
• Focus on reducing sugar and salt in your diet.
• The kidney stone diet is goal-oriented, not overly restrictive.
• You can still enjoy foods like baked potatoes in moderation.

00:00 Introduction to Kidney Stone Prevention
01:51 Understanding Oxalate and Its Impact
05:56 The Worst Foods for Kidney Stones
11:56 Portion Control and Dietary Flexibility
14:51 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

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Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 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, group coaching, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.