INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE #6 This episode is the second in a two part series where I talked to Melanie Betz, a registered dietitian who is board certified in renal nutrition and works in the nephrology department at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Melanie is passionate about helping people with […]
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LOK Podcast Episode 5 | Dietary Protein, Sugar Intake and Kidney Stones – Melanie Betz of TheKidneyDietitian.org
INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE #5 In this episode, I talked to Melanie Betz, a registered dietitian who is board certified in renal nutrition and works in the nephrology department at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Melanie is passionate about helping people with kidney stones and Chronic Kidney Disease understand that […]
LOK Podcast Episode 4 | Homemade Infused Oils and Pickled Vegetables – Alexandra Cleanthous of Food & Thoughts
INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE #4 In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandra Cleanthous of Food & Thoughts. Alex is originally from the island of Cyprus – she is a chef living and working in Melbourne, Australia. She is the creator of the blog called Food & Thoughts, […]
LOK Podcast Episode 3 | The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in Helping the Body to Heal – Amy Rutledge of Meditate with Amy
*If you are interested, Amy and a friend of hers are hosting a free online meditation event this Tuesday, May the 26th at 7PM and anyone is welcome to join. If you want to sign up for that, you can click the link here to register. If you aren’t able […]
LOK Podcast Episode 2 | Experimenting in the Kitchen – Alysha Melnyk of The Kitchenologist©
INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE #2 In this episode we talk to biologist and chef Alysha Melnyk. Alysha has combined her background in biology with her passion for making food delicious, eye-catching, and accessible She is the founder and content creator for The Kitchenologist©, a blog that is dedicated to healthy eating and experimenting in […]
LOK Podcast Episode 1 | Oxalate Content and Absorption – Michael Liebman, PhD
INTRODUCTION TO EPISODE #1 When I first was told I needed to go on a low oxalate diet, it was after I had my first kidney stone analyzed. The doctor told me my stones were made from calcium oxalate, and that I should start a low oxalate diet as soon […]
Best Practices for Integrating Cheese into A Low Oxalate Diet
For those of us who eat dairy, adding cheese into your diet at the right times can be really beneficial for supporting a low oxalate diet (LOD). If reducing the amount of oxalate you take in from foods is step one in following an LOD, step two would be trying […]
Low Oxalate Kitchen Guacamole with Ripe, Hass Avocados
If you’ve been looking for the perfect healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free, low oxalate snack, you are in luck! Guacamole is one of my all-time favorite things to eat, and I especially love it for its versatility. It’s perfect for eating right out of the bowl, scooping up with any of your […]
Low Oxalate Kitchen Black-Eyed Pea Veggie Burger
I created this recipe so I could stop searching the internet like a crazy person for a veggie burger recipe that was low oxalate, gluten-free, vegan and delicious! It also helps that it doesn’t fall apart, or require any weird or unhealthy ingredients to bind it together. I bought a vegetable […]
Low Oxalate Kitchen Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata is a simple and delicious option for anyone following a low oxalate diet. You can even substitute the chicken for your favorite fish filet for a tasty seafood option in this low oxalate recipe. On your next trip to the grocery store, grab some chicken breasts, lemons, olive […]