Is there a diet that can help reduce the risk of kidney stones?

The DASH diet has been around for decades and was created to help patients to lower worrisome high blood pressure. The diet recommends abundant consumption of fruits and vegetables, nuts, whole grains, low fat/fat free dairy products, lean proteins and requires close monitoring of sodium, sweetened beverages and processed meats.

In addition to lowering blood pressure, this dietary approach may also help people to avoid the risk of developing kidney stones. In fact, studies show that the DASH Diet may reduce risk of kidney stones by as much as 40%-45%. For more information about the diet, visit www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health and then click on “high blood pressure” and “Your guide to lowering your blood pressure with DASH.”