Can you get kidney stones from sweet potatoes?
I've started eating sweet potatoes regularly as part of my healthy diet. But then a friend told me they can cause kidney stones. Is there any truth to this?
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6 months ago
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Yes, sweet potatoes are very high in oxalates, which can bind with calcium in your kidneys to form stones if you eat them in huge quantities. I love them too, but I limited my portion size and always make sure to drink a glass of water right after eating them.
6 months ago
Sweet potatoes indeed contain moderate to high amounts of oxalates. If you are prone to calcium oxalate stones, it is better to consume them occasionally and boil them properly first to reduce some oxalate content. Always pair your meals with calcium-rich foods like curd.
4 months ago
Haan, sweet potato ya shakarkandi me oxalates kaafi hote hain jo stones bana sakte hain na. Agar aapko pehle kabhi stone hua hai, toh isko thoda dhyan se hi khao. Aur khate waqt pani peena bilkul mat bhoolna.
6 months ago
Don't banish sweet potatoes from your kitchen just yet! Unless you are eating them like a crazy person three times a day, they won't magically give you stones. Just eat them in moderation and keep drinking your daily dose of water! 😂
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6 months ago
Yes, sweet potatoes are rich in oxalates and can contribute to kidney stones if eaten in excess.
5 months ago
Omg, I had no idea about this! I have been eating sweet potato chaat almost every evening thinking it is a healthy diet option. I guess I need to balance it out and drink way more water now to prevent any issues.