Eating For Health

Have you ever had kidney stones?   Do you know someone who has had kidney stones?   I remember my boss having a bout with kidney stones.   He would be in such pain he would lie on his office floor.   What can one do to prevent kidney stones?   Recently a reader wrote to Dr. Roach and asked: “Approximately three years ago, I developed a calcium oxalate kidney stone, which was removed by surgery.   What can I do to prevent the calcium oxalate kidney stone from forming again?” Dr. Roach stated that the calcium oxalate stones are indeed the most common kind.   He had quite a few recommendations.   WebMD and Mayo Clinic also provide good advice.   What can you do to help prevent kidney stones?   Drink more water .   This reduces both the quantity of calcium and of oxalate in urine.   Mayo Clinic recommends drinking 2-3 quarts of water a day.   Drink more water.   Cut back on foods high in oxalates .   Dr. Roach...

Most people say they want to “eat healthier” but then are puzzled by all the advertisements and bogus health claims.   Some of us substitute one food for another and think we are making healthier choices.   What are some food swaps that can fool us into thinking we are eating healthier?       1. . Granola vs. a sugary cereal – Granola can be a healthy choice if you make it yourself or choose wisely by reading the calories per serving and ingredients.   However, many granola mixes are very high in added sugars.   And watch the serving sizes.   Many times, the serving sizes for granola is a mere ¼ to ½ a cup.   Much less than the 1 cup cereal serving size.   By eating more than the ¼ to ½ cup serving of granola, you can easily eat an extra 300 calories.   Fine for an athlete in training but not so fine for a person wanting to lose or maintain their weight.   If you enjoy granola – it can be a healthy choice as ...