There are different types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate, calcium phosphate, uric acid, and cystine. Calcium oxalate stones are the most common. It is helpful to know what kind of stone you had because the advice about how to eat is slightly different for each. Talk with your healthcare provider if you are unsure. Here are few things you should avoid if you have stone. If you body is prone to producing calcium oxalate stones (the most common kind of kidney stones), then you will be advised against eating and drinking food that contains oxalates. This is a salt made in your liver and also found in some foods.
# Foods with high or medium oxalate levels that need to be avoided include the following
- Spinach
- Rhubarb
- Soy
- Peas
- Carrots
- Green onions
- Green peppers
- Celery
- Beans
- Sweet potato
- Roasted coffee
- Blackberries
- Blue berries
- Currants
- Strawberries
- Concord grapes
- Raspberries
- Wheat bran
- Wheat germ
- Chocolate
- Tofu
# Some of the other restrictions include meat products, especially liver and fish.
# Few of your favorite beverages will also have to be avoided and could include drinks like alcohol, coffee, cola drinks, and almond milk.
# Other foods that you need to stay away from include marmalade and peanut butter.