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A low oxalate diet alone does not prevent kidney stones. It is important to pay attention to other goals of the kidney stone diet, such as getting enough fluids, calcium, and reducing salt and added sugar intake. The order of importance for these goals is: fluids, sodium, added sugar, calcium, meat, and oxalate. Following these goals can help lower the risk of kidney stones. The Kidney Stone Diet website provides resources and information to help individuals follow the diet.TakeawaysA low oxalate diet alone does not prevent kidney stones.It is important to pay attention to other goals of the kidney stone diet, such as getting enough fluids, calcium, and reducing salt and added sugar intake.The order of importance for these goals is: fluids, sodium, added sugar, calcium, meat, and oxalate.Following these goals can help lower the risk of kidney stones.The Kidney Stone Diet website provides resources and information to help individuals follow the diet.Sound Bites"Does a low oxalate diet prevent kidney stones?""Low oxalate is not going to guarantee that you're going to stop making kidney stones.""You have to get enough calcium that's even more important than giving up the spinach and almonds and chia seeds."Chapters00:00 Introduction: Does a low oxalate diet prevent kidney stones?01:42 The Importance of Fluids03:31 The Role of Calcium04:44 The Effect of Meat Consumption05:18 Understanding the Role of Oxalate07:42 Conclusion——HAVE A QUESTION? _Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763.KIDNEY STONE DIET® APPROVED PRODUCTSProtein Powders, Snacks, and moreWORK WITH JILL _Kidney Stone Diet®Kidney Stone Prevention CourseKidney Stone Diet® Meal PlansSUPPORT THE SHOW _Join the PatreonRate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or Spotify——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.