What should be avoided when you have kidney stones?

Foods high in oxalate:

* Rhubarb

* Spinach

* Beets

* Swiss chard

* Chocolate

* Coffee

* Tea

* Nuts

* Seeds

Foods high in phosphate:

* Dairy products

* Meat

* Poultry

* Fish

* Eggs

Foods high in sodium:

* Processed foods

* Canned goods

* Salty snacks

* Soy sauce

Dehydration:

* Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, to help flush out kidney stones.

Alcohol and caffeine:

Avoid drinking alcohol and caffeine, as they can dehydrate you.