Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Asked 5 months ago

Is broccoli good for kidney stones?

My uncle recently suffered from kidney stones and was advised to avoid certain foods. I love eating broccoli regularly, so I'm a bit concerned. Could eating broccoli contribute to kidney stones?

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Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Arey, at this age, my body is a stone factory! Some people say avoid broccoli because of oxalates, others say it has calcium which actually helps. Honestly, I just drink three liters of water and hope for the best. Better ask your doctor than getting confused like me.

Neha Mehra Neha Mehra Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Actually broccoli has very low oxalate levels compared to spinach, so it is usually safe for stone issues! Just make sure to drink lots of water throughout the day. Happy eating and take care of your health.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My brother had painful calcium oxalate stones last year and his dietician said moderate amounts of broccoli are totally fine. Spinach and beetroot are the real culprits you need to avoid. Just cook it well and don't overdo the portion sizes.

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Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I know how stressful it is to even look at food when you are terrified of another stone attack. I used to overanalyze every single vegetable, including broccoli. Please don't stress too much, broccoli is generally low-oxalate, but talk to your urologist to get peace of mind.

Varun Rao Varun Rao Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Broccoli is fine, but don't forget that staying active helps too. If your doctor allows, light walking daily really helps with overall kidney function and prevents stone formation. Keep your hydration levels high and keep moving.

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Rajesh Patel Rajesh Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Everyone on the internet has a different theory about broccoli and kidney stones. Some say it's bad, some say it's a superfood. Please get a stone analysis test done and let a real doctor tell you what to eat.

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