Eat Away Kidney Stones

Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND
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Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist, Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND shares science-based ways to prevent kidney stones with food!

  1. 135 The Intersection of Heart & Kidney Stone Nutrition [w/ Michelle Routhenstein RD]

    1D AGO

    135 The Intersection of Heart & Kidney Stone Nutrition [w/ Michelle Routhenstein RD]

    Unfortunately, people with kidney stones are at higher risk of heart disease. Good nutrition for your heart goes WAY beyond just "eat vegetables and low cholesterol". In this fascinating episode, Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Michelle Routhenstein about some more advanced strategies for heart health! Connect with Michelle Routhenstein RD on her website, Instagram & Facebook   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones   All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    50 min
  2. 134 How Much Calcium Do I Need If I Eat A High Oxalate Food?

    FEB 11

    134 How Much Calcium Do I Need If I Eat A High Oxalate Food?

    Melanie answers one of her most common questions. We know eating calcium helps reduce oxalate absorption. But, how much calcium do you need based on how much oxalate you eat? Melanie shares her thoughts. Blog: Calcium Sources For Kidney Stones   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones   All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    18 min
  3. 133 What's Going On In Kidney Stone Research? Reflections from R.O.C.K

    FEB 4

    133 What's Going On In Kidney Stone Research? Reflections from R.O.C.K

    Melanie shares updates from the Research on Calculus Kinetics (ROCK) meeting last week. An overview of all the exciting research going on to make lives better for people with kidney stones.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones   All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    28 min
  4. 132 Plant Based Diets & Kidney Stones [w/ Dr. Shivam Joshi MD]

    JAN 28

    132 Plant Based Diets & Kidney Stones [w/ Dr. Shivam Joshi MD]

    Dr. Joshi, a nephrologist at NYU Langone passionate joins Melanie to chat about all the ways more plant-forward diets are good for kidney stones - as well as what current fad diets are likely adding to the rise in kidney stones. Afternoon Rounds: Dr. Joshi's Website Zayed S, Goldfarb DS, Joshi S. Popular Diets and Kidney Stones. Advances in Kidney Disease and Health. 2023;30(6):529-536. Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    49 min
  5. 131 "I Feel Like I Have Nothing Left to Eat" - Let's Talk About It!

    JAN 21

    131 "I Feel Like I Have Nothing Left to Eat" - Let's Talk About It!

    If you've EVER felt like there is nothing left to eat on a "kidney stone diet", or felt like giving up because you miss the joy eating SHOULD bring - this episode is for you!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/listenerquestion    Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! https://www.thekidneydietitian.org/wo... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.kidney.... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thekidneyrd?... Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thekidneydi... Facebook Group   / 322637672240954   Newsletter https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/ki... www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones https://kidneydietitian.easywebinar.l...   All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    28 min
  6. 130 Kidney Dietitian Review of the Dietary Guidelines

    JAN 14

    130 Kidney Dietitian Review of the Dietary Guidelines

    The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans were released last week. Melanie breaks them down and details what is in line with current research, and what is not, as well as how these new guidelines shape up for the kidney community. 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans PMID: 23927718 Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! https://www.speakpipe.com/listenerquestion  Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! https://www.thekidneydietitian.org/wo... Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.kidney.... Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thekidneyrd?... Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/thekidneydi... Facebook Group   / 322637672240954   Newsletter https://thekidneydietitian.ck.page/ki... www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones https://kidneydietitian.easywebinar.l... All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    56 min
  7. 129 Gut Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Low FODMAP Diet [w/ Jessie Wong MAcc, RDN, LD]

    JAN 7

    129 Gut Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome & the Low FODMAP Diet [w/ Jessie Wong MAcc, RDN, LD]

    After last week's episode about how important gut health is, join irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and overall gut health expert dietitian Jessie Wong and Melanie for a fascinating discussion about the world of healthy eating and lifestyle for gut health. IBS Dietitian website, Instagram, Facebook & podcast FREE Guide to IBS for Patients   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    57 min
  8. 128 Bowel Disease, Diarrhea & Kidney Stones

    12/31/2025

    128 Bowel Disease, Diarrhea & Kidney Stones

    Dive into the world of gut health, malabsorption, diarrhea and kidney stones with Melanie in this fascinating episode.  Blog: Gastric Bypass & Kidney Stones   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

    28 min
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Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist, Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND shares science-based ways to prevent kidney stones with food!

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  • Creator
    Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FNKF, FAND
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    135
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Eat Away Kidney Stones

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