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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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]