Foods to Avoid for Kidney Stone Patients
Summary
People with kidney stones are advised to limit salty foods, sugary soft drinks, animal protein, spinach, beetroot, nuts, and dark chocolate to reduce the risk of stone formation and recurrence.
Key Points
- High sodium intake can increase calcium in urine and raise the risk of calcium stones.
- Sugary soft drinks such as Coca-Cola may contribute to stone formation because they contain phosphate.
- Animal proteins, including red meat, organ meat, chicken, fish, and eggs, should be eaten in moderation.
- Foods high in oxalate, such as spinach, beetroot, nuts, and dark chocolate, can be problematic for people with calcium oxalate stones.
