{"id":3660,"date":"2019-10-14T11:04:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-14T11:04:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/?p=3660"},"modified":"2021-08-12T04:21:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-12T04:21:25","slug":"14-foods-that-cause-kidney-stones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/veryhealthy.life\/14-foods-that-cause-kidney-stones\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Foods That Cause Kidney Stones"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Kidney stones occur when there is a hard mass of salt and minerals in the kidneys. There are more than three million cases in the U.S. each year. Certain foods can cause kidney stones because they have chemicals that cause painful crystals. When you expect that you have kidney stones, you need to seek help from your doctor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The doctor will take imaging tests to see how severe or mild it is. If it’s not too serious, the doctor will tell you what foods to avoid. Some foods that you’ll need to avoid are salty foods, meats, and animal protein. It is okay to eat some of these foods but in moderation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is important to drink plenty of water and stay away from drinks that are acidity. By drinking a lot of water, it gets rid of the waste in your urine, so that kidney stones are harder to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Spinach is one of the foods that can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spinach <\/a>is considered one of the healthy foods to eat, but there is a downside to it as well. The reason it can cause kidney stones is that it contains an antinutrient where minerals can fasten together. On the other hand, raw spinach won\u2019t actually damage your kidneys, unless you already have a history of kidney stones or kidney disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if it might not affect a healthy person, it is still a good idea to limit the amount you consume. Even canned spinach isn\u2019t good for you to eat all of the time. It has large amounts of sodium, which can affect your kidneys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As stated before, it won\u2019t give you kidney stones, if you eat it once in a while. It may be a good idea to eat it once a month with a full glass of water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Caffeine and soda need to be avoided because it can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Caffeine <\/a>doesn\u2019t include just soda. Coffee has caffeine it and if you drink a lot of it on a daily basis you could get kidney stones. It is best to drink as much water as possible. It is reported that a person should drink at least eight glasses of water a day or half of their weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By drinking a lot of caffeinated beverages, your urine is unable to flush substances out. Many people like caffeinated beverages because they need that fizzle in their mouths. Even diet and sparkling drinks are caffeinated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though they may seem like a healthy option, you are still putting caffeine in your body. You\u2019ll start to have back pains because the body has too much caffeine and not enough water. Whenever you urinate, you may see blood in it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. French fries can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whenever you cook French fries at home or purchase at a fast-food restaurant, there are loads of salt <\/a>on them. Americans eat too much French fries. Even if you make them homemade at home, they can give you kidney stones. When eating French fries, most people drink a caffeinated beverage. Substances continue to build in your urine the more you eat them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, if you eat them every day for lunch and\/or dinner, kidney stones could develop. People might think if they eat French fries without salt, it will prevent them from getting kidney stones. Potatoes are starchy and there is no way around it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t necessarily have to give up eating potatoes, but if you are prone to getting kidney stones, you should not eat them at all. It may be difficult at first, but your kidneys will thank you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Grits can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Grits get stuck in the kidney filter, which is a focus. It deposits minerals around the area. A lot of people prefer grits over oatmeal. It has a better taste, but if you check the package on grits, they are loaded with sodium<\/a>. The sodium increases the more salt you put on it. Some people like to load their grits with salt so that it has a better taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even grits without salt can give you kidney stones. Drinking water may help to dilute the amount of salt entering your kidneys. To be on the safe side, you should eliminate grits from your diet. There are other healthier breakfast options out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may be better off drinking a healthy breakfast drink. Breakfast drinks can keep you full until lunchtime. Just check the box to make sure it doesn\u2019t have loads of sodium in it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Sweet potatoes should be avoided since it can cause kidney stones.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sweet potatoes contain high levels of oxalate and the more you eat them it can cause kidney stones. When calcium and excess oxalate forms, it enters your urine. Your urine is unable to get rid of these substances. It builds up, which will cause kidney stones<\/a>. Sweet potatoes are used during the holidays to make pies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person has no idea that the pie that he or she is serving their family could cause kidney stones. even a person who is suffering from kidney disease may eat many slices of pie. Later on, the person will start having back pains there is too much calcium and oxalate in their urine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the person goes to the doctor, the doctor will take imaging tests to let him or she knows that their kidneys are in bad shape and ask the person a series of questions to figure out how this happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Bran and shredded cereals are foods that can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These cereals are high in fiber, but eating too much of it can cause kidney stones. kid cereals shouldn\u2019t be eaten because they are full of sugar even though, they claim to be rich in fiber as well. You may not know what to eat for breakfast since anything you eat may cause kidney stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can eat grapefruit <\/a>since it\u2019s citrusy. Milk is a beverage that you can drink during breakfast. On the other hand, check with your doctor to see if you can eat bran or shredded cereal once in a while. For instance, the doctor may tell you that you can eat it once a month, but no more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you crave it, don\u2019t eat more of it just because the doctor gave you the okay. You\u2019ll begin to affect your kidneys if you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Almonds are one of the foods that can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Almonds <\/a>are considered a healthy alternative to salty snacks.\u00a0 Almonds are high in oxalate, which causes the body to be unable to absorb calcium. When this happens, calcium builds up in the kidneys. Almonds are absorbed quicker in the body because of it being rich in oxalates. It may be difficult to give up almonds, especially if you enjoy eating them on a regular basis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even almonds in chocolate bars are bad for the kidneys. It is best to choose a healthier snack, such as watery fruit. You may not want to eat them all of the time, but it\u2019s better on your kidneys. If you eat a lot of almonds and notice that you have a backache often, you need to see a doctor immediately. The doctor will give you a list of foods to avoid and eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Salty foods, such as cookies and chips can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Salty snacks by itself should let a person know that they are not good for them. Even snacks that are marketed as healthy choices, can cause kidney stones. If you want a snack, choose watery fruits<\/a>. Watery fruits have water, which will dilute substances in your urine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always check the back of the fruit cup, if you\u2019re buying it that way to be sure it has natural ingredients and no high fructose corn syrup. Drinking water with salty snacks won\u2019t do too much good. In order for water to work, you\u2019ll need to eliminate salty snacks completely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be difficult at first and end up eating some. If you do, don\u2019t eat it every day. If you want a salty snack, eat it once a month. After a while you should not have a craving for it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Poultry eggs are an animal protein that causes kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It reduces citrate levels and a high level of protein<\/a> can cause uric acid to form, which causes kidney stones. It is recommended to eat loads of protein when trying to build muscle, but too much of it is unhealthy. People who lift weights tend to eat raw eggs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people like to eat raw eggs in the morning to get them going, but it\u2019s unhealthy. They don’t know that they are putting their body in danger, especially their kidneys. They may wonder why their back hurts a lot lately. A lot of times when they lift weights for a long period of time, it can be mistaken as soreness from lifting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If they go to the doctor, the doctor will be able to show them that they have kidney stones. The doctor will suggest a list of foods that they should avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Alcohol can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Alcohol <\/a>has its good and bad for the kidneys. If you drink it in moderation it can prevent you from kidney stones. On the other hand, drinking alcohol heavily can cause kidney stones. Alcoholics will end up destroying their kidneys. Even if you drink alcohol just on the weekends, you still need to watch how much you drink. It may be a good idea to just drink one alcoholic beverage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t let others around you to drink more. You are watching your health. They may not get kidney stones by drinking heavily since everybody\u2019s body doesn\u2019t work the same. It is even worse for you if you have a family history of kidney disease or stones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is always a good idea to drink plenty of water after consuming alcohol. You might want to consider watering down your alcoholic beverage. It may have lesser of an effect on your kidneys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Cheese can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cheese <\/a>is a food that is sprinkled on just about everything. Cheese is rich in protein, which can cause too much calcium to get into the urine. This will make it difficult for urine to get rid of substances that need to get out of your body. If you do happen to eat cheese, you need to limit on how you eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cheese is rich in calcium. It is always recommended to eat calcium-rich foods to prevent osteoporosis. Even low-fat cheese can cause kidney stones. the best thing you can do is to not eat it at all. It may be difficult to give up cheese, but as stated above you can still eat it, but in moderation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can eat it no more than once a month. When you eat it, don\u2019t pile of it on your food. Even if you\u2019re eating it once a month, it can cause kidney stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Sugar can cause kidney stones to develop. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By eating a lot of sugar<\/a>, it can increase calcium oxalates, which can cause kidney stones. If you can, it\u2019s best not to eat any sugary foods, but if you need to eat sugar, use it in moderation. For instance, some people have to have their morning coffee. They\u2019ll add pure or sugar-free sugar to their coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is okay if they don\u2019t plan on eating anything else that is loaded with sugar. Most of the time people will eat sugar throughout the day, including soda and more coffee. Choose what beverage or food item you want to eat with sugar that day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After you do so, don\u2019t consume anything with sugar for the rest of the day. It may be difficult since most foods are loaded with sugar. If you are unsure what to eat, ask your doctor for suggestions to prevent kidney stones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. The coffee powder can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Coffee <\/a>powders are easy to make. One of the types of coffee powders that causes kidney stones is Nescafe. Coffee powders come in other brands as well. You can use coffee powders, but limit yourself. It might be best to go to a coffee shop to get a cup of coffee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just because you go to a coffee shop doesn\u2019t mean you can get two or three cups. You can still get kidney stones if you go overboard. The other thing about coffee is that it is caffeine. Some coffees are decaffeinated, but either way, you can get kidney stones by drinking too much of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason people buy coffee powders because they\u2019re inexpensive. When you don\u2019t have too much money to go to the coffee shop, you\u2019ll end up buying a coffee powder. It is best to not drink any coffee that day if you are low on cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Fruit salad in the can is another food that can cause kidney stones. <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fruit salad is convenient and inexpensive when you don\u2019t have the money to purchase fresh fruit. Fruit salads have high fructose <\/a>corn syrup, which means they are loaded with sugar. They have sugar-free options, but they are just as bad. You can eat them, but not all of the time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some parents place fruit salads in their children\u2019s lunch bag as a snack. Letting them eat it once in a while is fine, but it isn\u2019t good for their kidneys when it is eaten daily. It might be best to give it to them once a week. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, their school serves fruit salad, so it may be difficult to prevent your child from eating it. The best you can do is to make their lunches at home and tell them to not eat any school lunches at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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