Fact or Fiction: Cranberry juice will prevent my kidney stones
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In this episode, Jill has another Fact or Fiction episode where she talks about cranberry juice and if it can prevent kidney stones. While cranberry juice can help with urinary tract infections (UTIs), it does not prevent kidney stones. Jill emphasizes the importance of fluid intake and urine output in kidney stone prevention, recommending two and a half to three liters of urine output per day. She explains that staying hydrated helps flush out crystals and waste from the kidneys, reducing the risk of stone formation. Takeaways Cranberry juice does not prevent kidney stones, but it can help with urinary tract infections.Fluid intake should be based on urine output, aiming for two and a half to three liters per day.Staying hydrated helps flush out crystals and waste from the kidneys, reducing the risk of stone formation.The Kidney Stone Diet website offers resources like the Kidney Stone Prevention Course and meal plans.—— This podcast is designed to entertain and inform — not provide medical advice. Always consult your doctor before starting any treatment. —— HAVE A QUESTION? _Leave us a voicemail at (773) 789-8763. SUPPORT THE SHOW _ Join the PatreonRate Kidney Stone Diet on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyBUY JILL'S FAVORITE PRODUCTS _Silk Coconut Milk, UnsweetenedGood Karma Non Dairy Unsweetened FlaxmilkRipple Unsweetened Pea MilkOatly Unsweetened Oat MilkHealthy ‘N Fit 100% Egg ProteinFairlife Core Power Elite High Protein Shake, VanillaHydroflaskTofuBud Tofu PressMini Cuisinart Food ProcessorFood ScaleMeat ThermometerPB2 Powdered Peanut ButterGluten-Free Oat Bran CerealApple ChipsDrinking Glasses with MeasurementsBalsamic VinegarGround Flax SeedJill’s Go-To TanktopHeart-Shaped Smoothie StrawsYeti Water BottleOvernight Oatmeal CupsVanilla Bean Paste WORK WITH JILL _Kidney Stone Prevention CourseKidney Stone Diet Meal PlansSafe Snacks and Desserts Ebook24 Hour Urine Collection AnalysisPrivate Coaching KIDNEY STONE RESOURCES _Kidney Stone DietKidney Stone Diet ResourcesOxalate Food ListKidney Stone Diet RecipesMeat Protein CalculatorKidney Stone Diet Podcast——WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _Jill is a nurse and health coach that specializes in educating patients on kidney stone prevention. For more than 25 years she's helped patients understand that kidney stones can be prevented with the right treatment plan. It's one thing to be told to lower oxalate or drink more water, but HOW do you do it? That's where she comes in. Through the educational resources at kidneystonediet.com, stone formers can learn everything they need to know to significantly lower new stone risk. —— Some of the links above may be affiliate links which means that we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. Thanks for your support!
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