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Lifestyle changes to help you manage kidney stones
Knowing what is the right food and drink to eat and avoid is important in reducing the risk of getting kidney stones1,2
Foods and drinks to avoid
Foods that are high in salt, such as fast and processed foods
Red meat, pork, chicken, poultry and fish
Foods that are high in oxalates, such as lady fingers, spinach, sweet potatoes, nuts, tea, chocolate, black pepper and soy products
Foods and drinks you should eat
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Nuts and legumes
Whole grains, such as oats, brown rice and barley
The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is a specific diet plan that your doctor may prescribe to help you manage your diet, particularly to reduce sodium intake2,3
An example of the DASH diet and how to substitute some food items to reduce sodium intake3
References
- 1 – WebMD. Gout diet: Foods to eat and those to avoid. Available at: https://www.webmd.com/arthritis/gout-diet-curb-flares. Accessed 18 June 2021.
- 2 – Healthline. Best diet for gout: What to eat, what to avoid Available at: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-diet-for-gout#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2. Accessed 18 June 2021.
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