Kidney Stone Diet Tips for Prevention

1.Fruits/ Vegetables with Seeds do not Cause Stone

Should you avoid fruits with seeds if you have stones in Kidney?Fruits with seeds are not bad for Stone patients as seeds do not cause stones. Overall fruits are high in fibre and Antioxidants. Specially Citrus fruits help in reducing stone formation and Recurrence.

2. RO vs Normal Water for Kidney Stones

Should you get RO purifier to reduce risk of Kidney stones High TDS in Water (hardness) has not shown any increased risk for stone formation. In fact, very low TDS in RO water is considered bad for health as it may remove many vital minerals from water.

3. Beer For Kidney Stones.. Good or Bad

is it advisable to consume Alcohol if you have Kidney  Stones? BEER AND ALCOHOL DO NOT HELP IN STONE REMOVAL. IT CAN CAUSE DEHYDRATION AND RESULT IN SERIOUS KIDNEY COMPLICATIONS. Alcohol consumption is neither good for health nor for Kidney stones. Even Carbonated Drinks (Cold Drinks) are high on Sugar and are not good for Kidney stone Patients

4. Kidney stone Diet: Myths & Facts

What is allowed and what should be avoided in patients with Stones?

What to Eat

Citrus fruits. Consumption of green vegetables is safe and should be mixed with other diets. Drink a good quantity of water per day at least 50ml/KG body weight. Maintain Health Body weight and exercise regularly. it reduces the stone formation and even helps in natural expulsion of stones.

What Not to Eat

Avoid Refined sugars (शक्कर) and Carbohydrates (मैदा), Dry Fruits, Chocolates, Excess Tea/ Coffee), Tobacco Product, Gutkha and Supari, Carbonated drinks (Cold Drinks).BEER AND ALCOHOL DO NOT HELP IN STONE REMOVAL. IT CAN CAUSE DEHYDRATION AND RESULT IN SERIOUS KIDNEY COMPLICATIONS. Reduce consumption of red meat and increase plant proteins and lean proteins in the diet.

 

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