Foods to avoid if you are suffering from kidney stones
SPINACH:
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Spinach contains oxalate, which binds
calcium to form calcium oxalate crystals or stones while urine is produced by
the kidneys. And if you eat more spinach (following kidney stones) you are more
likely to aggravate the condition.’ Hence, people with kidney stones are
recommended to eat spinach once or twice a week, not more.
TOMATOES:
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Another oxalate-rich food which is widely
used in Indian food preparations is tomato. However, it is not possible to
completely shun this vegetable from your diet as it adds taste and is high in
nutrients. So to prevent further worsening of your condition and add taste to
your food, remove the seeds from tomatoes while preparing food.
CHOCOLATES:
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If you have a sweet tooth and have suffered
from kidney stones, then chocolates are a strict no-no as they contain
oxalates. However, you can consume them once a week or replace chocolates with
another sweet to fulfil your craving.
TEA:
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Do you start your day with a cup of hot tea?
Well, it’s fine for normal people to drink tea for their various health
benefits. However, people with kidney stones should limit their intake of tea
to prevent kidney stones from growing in size and causing various health
complications.
SEAFOOD
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People suffering from kidney stones have to
restrict intake of seafood, meat and other proteinaceous foods as they are rich
in compounds called purines. The high purine levels in the body increase the
production of uric acid, leading to uric acid stones.
SALTY FOODS
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It is important to lower your consumption of
salt (or salty foods). This is because salt contains sodium that causes
over-excretion of calcium into urine by the kidneys. And this excess calcium
can bind to oxalate (from foods) and lead to the formation of kidney stones.
Did you know Apart
from this, guavas,
peanuts, seeds grains, legumes, beetroots and sweet potatoes also contain oxalates in high amounts
and thus, their intake has to be strictly monitored. Replacing these foods with
healthier ones like lemon juice, water, coconut water and calcium-rich foods prevents recurrence
of kidney stones.
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