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...

Who doesn’t enjoy some sweets in their diet?   We all like our desserts and treating ourselves.   There are a lot of myths about sugar in our diets.   Food for Health has a great article this month on Sugar:   The Not-So-Sweet Truth .   Do you believe some of these myths about sugar?   Below are some common myths many people have about sugar. Myth 1:   Some sugars such as honey or agave are healthier for you than white table sugar or high fructose corn syrup. A little bit true, as honey and agave do provide some traces of vitamins and minerals such as potassium and vitamin C.   But the amounts are so small, that honey and agave are not really healthier than white table sugar or high fructose corn syrup.   Some people use honey as a cough suppressant .   Others like the taste of honey in baked foods like muffins.   Nothing wrong with choosing honey or agave, they just aren’t much healthier.     Myth 2: ...