5 Nutrition Tips for Preventing Kidney Stones

5. Avoid stone-forming foods

Oxalate is found in beets, chocolate, spinach, rhubarb, tea, and most nuts, and it can cause kidney stones. If you have kidney stones, your doctor may advise you to avoid or consume these foods in smaller amounts.

For the rest of us, certain foods and drinks are unlikely to cause kidney stones unless consumed in large quantities.

According to some studies, people who consume large amounts of vitamin C in the form of supplements have a slightly increased risk of kidney stones. This could be due to the body’s conversion of vitamin C to oxalate.