Before we can determine what foods we need to avoid
we need to determine how
kidney stones are formed,
these stones are formed when the urine becomes
saturated with minerals that can no longer be
absorbed in the urine, this unabsorbed portion
becomes crystallized and form hard stones inside of
the kidney. It is important to note that these stone
can form anywhere in the urinary tract.
This
condition affect about 10% of white men and nearly
as many women will develop this condition in their
lives.
The most common type of kidney stone is made up
of calcium oxalate; therefore a diet that focuses on
preventing the buildup of oxalate in the urine could
go a far way in helping to prevent the development
of these stones.
The foods that we consumed should ensure that the
body is provided with a balanced nutrition. A
balanced diet provides you with sufficient energy
and nutrients. We therefore need to follow a healthy
approach to nutrition.
The 3 Main Foods To Avoid If You Have
Kidney Stones
1.Meats and Poultry
A reduction in the consumption of meats such as
beef, poultry and fish as these foods are rich in
protein, protein is known to build up oxalate in the
urine.
2.Fruits & Vegetables
You will generally try to eliminate other foods
containing oxalate. Spinach seems to produce the
most oxalate. Other oxalate-containing foods include
beans, beets, berries, oranges, chocolate, coffee,
colas, and peanuts.
3.Salt
You should try to limit your salt intake as
studies show that reducing the amount of salt in the
diet can also cut the amount of calcium in the
urine.
Foods Not To Avoid If You Have Kidney
Stones
1.Calcium and kidney stones
It was initially thought that an increase in the
consumption of calcium would significantly increase
the risk of kidney stone formation; however this has
proven to be inaccurate as an increase intake of
about 1,200 mg per day will reduces the formation of
stones.
The calcium consumed should mainly come from dairy
products such as cheese, milk, and yogurt.
2.Water
The benefit of drinking a lots of water has
always been recommended in order to keep a healthy
system; for a person suffering with kidney stones
this is no different, in fact it is recommended that
you should consume at least 3 liters of water, this
helps to flush out the stones by diluting the excess
substances in the kidneys that can form stones.
