It is thought that if you have had
kidney
stones in the past, you are
more likely to get them again, but
adapting your diet is worthwhile:
- Eat a diet
that is high in wholegrains and
leafy green vegetables, fruits,
vegetables, legumes, and fish and
poultry in small portions. Include
foods that have a high ratio of
magnesium to calcium such as brown
rice, bananas, oats, barley, and
soy, and that are high in fiber
such as oat bran, psyllium seed
husk, and flaxseed meal.
- Drink a
minimum of 50% of body weight in
ounces of water daily (e.g., a 150
lb person would drink 75 oz of
water). Proper hydration helps
prevent the urine from becoming
concentrated with crystals, which
can lead to stone formation; and
reduces the risk for urinary tract
infections, which may lessen the
risk for stones. Urine color can
indicate the level of
concentration: dark or bright
yellow urine indicates highly
concentrated urine; pale or
colorless urine indicates dilute
urine.
- Avoid sugar
(check ingredients for hidden
sources of sugar), alcohol,
antacids, excessive protein, dairy
products (especially milk), salt,
carbonated beverages, caffeine, and
refined white flour products such
as pasta, white bread, and baked
goods.