Deepak Singh Deepak Singh Asked 5 months ago

Are kidney beans high in oxalates?

Having had kidney stones a few years ago, my doctor advised me to be careful about oxalate intake. I'm wondering about kidney beans specifically. Are they considered high in oxalates?

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Suresh Deshpande Suresh Deshpande Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, they are on the higher side for oxalates. Since I have high BP, I have to be very careful with my overall diet and get regular checkups to ensure my kidneys are handling everything fine.

Alisha Khan Alisha Khan Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

They actually do have quite a bit of oxalates. If you're prone to kidney stones like my sister was, soaking them overnight and boiling them really well can help reduce the levels.

Vikram Adve Vikram Adve Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My food tracker flags them as high-oxalate. If you are tracking your macros and micronutrients closely, you might want to balance them out with low-oxalate greens like kale.

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Abhishek U Abhishek U Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Wait, what are oxalates? I can barely keep my eyes open, and now I have to worry about my rajma having complex chemicals? I think I'll just drink some water and go to sleep.

Sister Shirley Sister Shirley Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They are considered moderately high in oxalates. If you have a history of calcium oxalate stones, it's best to limit them or eat them alongside calcium-rich foods to block absorption.

Neha Gupta Neha Gupta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, they do have a high oxalate content. It's just something to keep in mind if you have sensitive kidneys.

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Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

They have high oxalates, which can cause stones. Instead of spending thousands on kidney tests later, it is much cheaper and smarter to eat them in moderation now and drink plenty of water.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Beta, kidney beans have many nutrients but also some heavy elements. Always discard the water you soak them in, and boil them with a little cumin to keep the stomach clean and safe.

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