In this conversation, Jill discusses oxalate and the Kidney Stone Diet. She addresses common misconceptions and fears surrounding oxalate and gives advice on how to eat a wide variety of foods while still managing oxalate levels. Jill emphasizes the importance of getting calcium needs met and highlights the need to focus on other aspects of the Kidney Stone Diet, such as reducing salt and sugar intake.

Takeaways

• Oxalate is often a misunderstood and feared aspect of the Kidney Stone Diet.
• While it's important to be mindful of high oxalate foods, such as spinach and almonds, the focus should be on getting calcium needs met and reducing salt and sugar intake.
• Eating a wide variety of foods, including meats, dairy, and plant-based options, is possible within the parameters of the kidney stone diet.
• Anxiety and fear surrounding the Kidney Stone Diet can be alleviated by seeking reliable information and support.
• By following the guidance provided by Jill, individuals can regain confidence and improve their quality of life.

Sound Bites

• "Oxalate really at the end of the day is the least problematic part of the Kidney Stone Diet."
• "What I'm trying to do is give you your life back."

00:00 Introduction: Exploring Oxalate in the Kidney Stone Diet
00:37 Foods with Zero Oxalate
06:12 Addressing Anxiety and Fear
08:37 Empowering Kidney Stone Patients
10:44 Conclusion: Accessing Resources for Kidney Stone Prevention

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WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _
For over 25 years, Jill Harris has been a kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients reduce their kidney stone risk. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, ebooks, and group coaching, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible stop making kidney stones for good.