"Drink lemon water" is the #1 piece of advice kidney stone patients hear from their doctors. But is it actually helping you? In this episode, Jill Harris breaks down why this generic advice can be useless (or even make things worse) when it's not based on your actual results.

Jill shares a real patient story: someone who made stones for 20 years, faithfully drank lemon water the whole time, and only discovered through a 24-hour urine collection that lemons were never what she needed. In her case, they were slightly raising her risk of calcium phosphate stones.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - The Role of Lemons in Kidney Stone Prevention
• (02:46) - Understanding Urine Collection and Its Importance
• (05:43) - Personalized Dietary Recommendations for Kidney Stone Patients
• (08:29) - Monitoring and Adjusting Treatment Plans

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

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WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

Kidney stone patients are cutting way too many foods out of their diet, and it's making their world smaller and joyless. In this episode, Jill breaks down why "high oxalate" doesn't mean "forbidden," using real numbers from the Harvard Oxalate Food List to show that foods like sweet potatoes, kale, avocados, peanut butter, and blueberries can absolutely fit into a low-oxalate lifestyle in the right portions.

She walks through her own coaching calls, explains how to use the free oxalate calculator and food list tool at kidneystonediet.com, and shares why building a daily oxalate "budget" (rather than banning foods outright) is the key to long-term compliance, real joy, and better stone prevention.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Understanding Kidney Stone Patients' Struggles
• (02:23) - The Importance of Food Choices for Kidney Stone Prevention
• (05:07) - Navigating Oxalate Levels in Your Diet
• (08:27) - Moderation and Balance in Eating
• (14:20) - Bringing Joy Back to Eating for Kidney Stone Patients

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

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WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

For episode 300, we have a first! Jill will walk you through a urine collection, step by step, so you can better understand your results!

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction to Urine Collection and Results
• (01:55) - Understanding Urine Collection Results
• (04:21) - The Importance of Hydration
• (07:42) - Analyzing Calcium and Oxalate Levels
• (10:24) - Dietary Factors Affecting Kidney Stones
• (13:10) - The Role of Sodium in Kidney Health
• (16:32) - Patient Success Stories and Compliance
• (19:18) - Community Engagement and Support

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

This week we separate the truth from the myths about apple cider vinegar and kidney stones.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Debunking Apple Cider Vinegar Myths
• (11:01) - Understanding Citrate and Kidney Stones

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

In this episode, the nuances of calcium supplements, especially food-based and algae-derived options, and their impact on kidney stone risk. We also clarify common misconceptions and provide practical advice for managing calcium intake.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Introduction to Kidney Stone Risks
• (01:59) - Understanding Food-Based Calcium Supplements
• (04:58) - The Risks of Calcium Pills for Kidney Stone Formers
• (08:30) - When Calcium Supplements Are Necessary

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

This episode explores the relationship between calcium intake and oxalate in kidney stone prevention, emphasizing the importance of dietary sources over supplements, and debunking common misconceptions about oxalate and calcium pairing.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Understanding Calcium and Oxalate Interaction
• (12:03) - The Importance of Whole Foods Over Supplements

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

This episode explores the role of potassium citrate in kidney stone prevention, discussing its benefits, risks, and dietary considerations.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Understanding Potassium Citrate and Kidney Stones
• (12:22) - Practical Advice for Kidney Stone Prevention

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.

This episode explores the relationship between tofu consumption and kidney stone risk, focusing on oxalate and calcium content, and provides practical dietary advice.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Understanding Tofu and Kidney Stones
• (07:31) - The Nutritional Value of Tofu

When you're ready, here's how I can help
Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:

• Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans
  • ​4 meals per day, 7 days per week
• Weekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations
  • 3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet community
• All of my Kidney Stone Diet Ebooks
  • Low Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate Cookbook
• Plus, 20% Off Private Consultations

And, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!

LEARN MORE!

——

WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.