Eat Away Kidney Stones

Supplements can be problematic when it comes to kidney stones. In this episode, Melanie chats with Nino Ruscitto - the COO of Prevastone Inc, which founded Ceromulti, the only multivitamin formulated with kidney stone formers in mind. They dive into what to look out for in a multivitamin if you have kidney stones, the origin story of Ceromulti, and what makes it different. Try Ceromulti from their website:www.ceromulti.com. Use discount code KIDNEYRD10 to save 10% through 11/4/27. This podcast episode was sponosred by Ceromulti.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Michael worked with Melanie in Kidney Stone Nutrition School 5 years ago - and hasn't had a stone since! Learn more about his kidney stone journey, and what he has been focusing on to say out of the Emergency Room!   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Melanie answers a listener question about laxatives. Are they safe for people with kindey stones? Strategies to help with constipation are also covered.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Exocrine pancreatic insuffiency (EPI) and kidney stones are closely connected. Melanie and fellow dietitian Elyse Krawtz talk about this surprisingly common and underdiagnosed condition, how to properly take pancreatic enzymes to correct EPI, who should be tested, and how it it connected to kidney stones. Connect with Elyse at her website, LinkedIn, and at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

For the first time in 7 years, the AUA has updated their guidance on how healthcare professionals should help people with kidney stones prevent more stones! Melanie shares some of the key changes - and things that have stayed the same. Tips to ask your doctor for a 24-hour urine test Blog: Can Too Much Protein Cause Kidney Stones? American Urological Association Site - 2026 Medical Management of Kidney Stones Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Melanie chats with fellow dietitian Melanya Kushla about new, unique (and fascinating!) strategies you can use in the kitchen to help make food more kidney-friendly, or just get started USING your kitchen! Melanya specializes in culinary nutrition and has a passion for helping people learn how to cook more nutritious meals. Follow Melaya on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and check out her website. Book a free consultation call and use code KIDNEYS for 15% off any services.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

We all know that getting in enough calcium from food is key for calcium stone formers. Realistically, it can be hard to meet calcium goals day after day. In this episode, Melanie chats with Jenny Han, Co-Founder of Seen Nutrition, a new whole-food calcium chew. Connect with Seen Nutrition on their website (www.seennutrition.com) and Instagram (@thecalciumqueens). Use code MELANIEBETZ10 for 10% off your first purchase. Valid through 11/12/26. This episode was sponsored by Seen Nutrition.   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Because 1 in 3 people have fatty liver disease, many are trying to manage "kidney stone diets" with liver health. Spoiler alert: nutrition for optimal kidney and liver health is strikingly similar! Melanie welcomes fellow dietitian Andy De Santis MPH, RD, an expert in liver nutrition, to talk all things liver and nutrition. Follow Andy at his website, Instagram and TikTok pages   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.

Rosemary suffered with kidney stones for years before finding Melanie. In this episode, Rosemary shares her life living with kidney stones with vulnerability, humor and authenticity.

Diabetes and kidney stones often go hand-in-hand. Diabetes expert, Kristie Messerli RD CDCES, corrects the most common myths out there about eating for people with diabetes. Connect with Kristie on Instagram and her podcast - Simplifying Diabetes Blog Post: Kidney Stones and Diabetes: What YOU Can Do   Submit a question for Melanie to answer on the podcast! Connect with The Kidney Dietitian! Work with Us! |  Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Facebook Group | Newsletter www.thekidneydietitian.org FREE Webinar: The 3-Step Method to Prevent Kidney Stones All information in this podcast is meant for educational purposes only and should not be used in place of advice from a medical professional.