Eat Away Kidney Stones

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068 "Normal" 24-Hour Urine Test and High Urine Calcium Oct 30, 2024

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In this episode, Melanie talks about some of the nuances when looking at 24-hour urine collections. She also tackles a listener question about high urine calcium and high brushite.

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067 The Most Common Misconceptions About Nutrition For Kidney Disease [with Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN] Oct 23, 2024

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In this episode, Melanie chats with fellow kidney dietitian Jen Hernandez RDN, CSR, LDN about the most common myths she hears about nutrition for kidney disease - and how eating for kidney stones really isn't that different than kidney disease

Jen's Plant Powered Kidneys Website, Instagram & Facebook and Facebook group pages.

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066 What Is A "Kidney Stone Friendly" Recipe? Oct 16, 2024

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In this episode, Melanie talks about what exactly a "kidney stone friendly" recipe is - and how to turn any recipe into healthful option for a person with kidney stones!

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065 "Studying" For Your 24 Hour Urine Collection Oct 09, 2024

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Melanie answers a listener question about how to make your 24-hour urine collection as accurate as possible and is it ok if you drink a lot more water, or eat differently, on collection day compared to your normal.

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064 How Your Childhood Can Shape The Food You Eat Now [with Dave Grotto MS, RDN, LDN, FAND] Oct 02, 2024

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Many people with kidney stones struggle with a fear of eating and an overall poor relationship with food and their bodies. Listen to this incredibly fun and engaging conversation with Dave Grotto and how our food preferences and relationship with food from very early in life.

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The Girl Who Lived in the Refrigerator Website

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063 When Should You See A Dietitian For Stones? Sep 25, 2024

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In this episode, Melanie shares her thoughts about when and WHY people with kidney stones should work with a dietitian.

Work with a Kidney Stone Dietitian

Kidney Stone Training & Certification for Dietitians

October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass

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062 The Genetics of Kidney Stones Sep 18, 2024

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Are kidney stones genetic? In this episode, Melanie breaks down the genetics of kidney stones and how that impacts prevention.

Howles SA, Thakker RV. Genetics of kidney stone disease. Nat Rev Urol. 2020 Jul;17(7):407-421.

Singh P, Harris PC, Sas DJ, Lieske JC. The genetics of kidney stone disease and nephrocalcinosis. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2022 Apr;18(4):224-240.

October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass

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061 Help! I'm Losing Weight On A "Kidney Stone Diet" Sep 11, 2024

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Losing weight when you don't want to is a big problem for many people just starting out trying to make diet changes for kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie shares her tips to make sure you are giving your body the energy it needs!

October Masterclass https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/masterclass

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060 The Overwhelming Cost of Kidney Stones Sep 04, 2024

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Ever wonder how much kidney stones cost? In this episode, Melanie dives into the economic burden of kidney stones to people in the US.

Hyams ES, Matlaga BR. Economic impact of urinary stones. Transl Androl Urol. 2014;3(3):278-283.

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059 How To Get A 24 Hour Urine Test Aug 28, 2024