41 episodes
Eat Away Kidney Stones Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND
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4.6 • 28 Ratings
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Registered Dietitian and kidney stone specialist, Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, FAND shares science-based ways to prevent kidney stones with food!
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041 Getting Urine Calcium Down: The CRUX of Kidney Stone Prevention
High urine calcium is the MOST common cause of kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie breaks down what to do if you find high urine calcium on your 24-hour urine test.
Tips to Ask Your Doctor For a 24-Hour Urine Test
Blog: 24-Hour Urine Test for Kidney Stones
Blog: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!
Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter
www.thekidneydietitian.org
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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040 How Is Dairy Protein Different For Kidney Stones?
In this episode, Melanie breaks down the often missed nuanced recommendation for “eat less protein” to prevent kidney stones. As always, there is MUCH more to know.
Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones
Blog: Potential Renal Acid Load
Blog: Calcium Sources for Kidney Stones
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!
Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter
www.thekidneydietitian.org
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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039 Everything You Need to Know About Cottage Cheese & Kidney Stones
If you don’t love yogurt, is cottage cheese a good choice for people with kidney stones? Melanie weighs in on all things cottage cheese and kidney stones.
FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know
Recipe & Blog: Low Sodium Cottage Cheese
Recipe: Paneer Cheese
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!
Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter
www.thekidneydietitian.org
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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038 Collagen and Kidney Stones: Is It Safe?
In this episode, Melanie answers a listener question about collagen and kidney stones. Are collagen supplements ok for people with kidney stones? Listen in!
FREE Class 4/16/24: 10 Things Everyone With Kidney Stones Needs to Know
Blog: Can Collagen Cause Kidney Stones
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!
Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter
www.thekidneydietitian.org
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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037 Chat With A Kidney Stone Urologist [with Dr. Luke Reynolds]
In this episode, Melanie talks with Dr. Luke Reynolds, a urologist at the University of Chicago who has a special interest in kidney stone treatment. They cover what exactly a urologist does, the different types of procedures to get rid of kidney stones, warning signs to look out for after stone surgery or when passing a stone, and SO much more!
Luke Reynolds, MD at the University of Chicago
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!
Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter
www.thekidneydietitian.org
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
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036 How To Get A 24 Hour Urine Test
In this episode, Melanie talks the nitty gritty of how to actually get a 24-hour urine test for kidney stones to understand what YOU can do to prevent kidney stones.
Litholink’s Website
Tips to Ask Your Urologist for a 24-Hour Urine Test
Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast!
Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter
www.thekidneydietitian.org
All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.
Customer Reviews
Wonderful Resource!
As a kidney stone dietitian myself, I consider Melanie to be the expert in this emerging field! I love listening to the episode every week to learn from her.
Incredible Resource
Melanie is the go-to dietitian for all things kidney stones! This podcast is so informative and Melanie presents the material in an easy to understand way. I highly recommend to all patients and healthcare professionals!
Hurray!
Such a wonderful new kidney stone resource! I’ve been following Melanie for a while and have been very impressed with the quality of information she presents. Her dedication to truly offering help is obvious. What is fun about this podcast is the ability to hear Melanie’s uplifting and encouraging voice. Her spirit shines through--upbeat, genuine, honest. Love it! Even the intro music was cheerful!
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