Harish Singh Harish Singh Asked 6 months ago

What is the best food for kidney stones?

I've had kidney stones twice in the past, and it's extremely painful. I want to try and prevent them from coming back through my diet. What kind of food is best to eat to avoid kidney stones?

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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When I first heard I had a kidney stone, I panicked! But my doctor reassured me that simple dietary changes help a lot. The most important thing is to drink plenty of water. Also, reducing salt and animal protein can be beneficial. Don't stress too much; focusing on these basic changes really helps.

Priya Menon Priya Menon Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

As someone with a busy schedule, I try to keep it practical. For kidney stones, hydration is non-negotiable, so keep a water bottle handy always. Limiting high-oxalate foods like nuts, spinach, and chocolate is often advised. And reduce sodium intake. It's about consistent habits, not some magic food.

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Gaurav Gupta Gaurav Gupta Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Kidney stones? Oh man, that's like having tiny ninjas fighting in your insides! 😅 But seriously, drink water like it's going out of fashion – plain water, lots of it! And my doc told me to cut down on spinach, tomatoes, and beetroot. Citrus fruits like lemon are good though, for citrate. Don't worry, you'll pass it, eventually!

Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Namaste! For kidney stones, staying hydrated is truly number one. Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Depending on the type of stone, dietary advice can vary, but generally, reducing sodium, limiting high-oxalate foods (like spinach, chocolate), and sometimes reducing animal protein is recommended. Always good to discuss with your doctor.

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Rajesh Gupta Rajesh Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Been there, done that with kidney stones, mere bhai. The pain is no joke! I tried so many home remedies. What helped practically was drinking lots of water with lemon juice – the citrate helps. Also, my doctor told me to avoid too much non-veg and salty snacks. And yes, avoiding tomatoes and spinach was also a big one for me. Hope you feel better soon.

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