Pumpkin Seeds, Pistachios, and the Snack Aisle

A quarter cup of pumpkin seeds has only four milligrams of oxalate. Yet many people get told to never eat nuts or seeds again after a kidney stone. Fear can quickly make your world feel too small. You might cut out whole food groups that you can safely enjoy. We break down which snacks are actually safe and which ones you should skip.We take away almonds, cashews, and chia seeds. Their oxalate levels run way too high. Oxalate is a natural plant compound that can form kidney stones. Almonds eat up almost your entire daily budget in just two tablespoons. That does not mean you have to skip every crunchy snack, though.Pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, pistachios, and walnuts can easily fit into your day. We share the exact portion sizes and numbers for each one. You will learn how to bring good food back to your plate while protecting your kidneys.Get Featured! Leave us a voice message at call.show/kidneystonediet to be featured on the show!Chapters (00:00) - Nuts, Seeds, and Kidney Stone Fears (02:15) - Oxalate Risks in Almonds and Cashews (03:30) - Safe Low-Oxalate Seeds and Portion Control (05:15) - Chia Seed Oxalate Concerns and Recommendations ——When you're ready, here's how I can help Since 1998, I've helped thousands of patients prevent kidney stones. With my Kidney Stone Diet All-Access Pass, you get access to every prevention tool I've ever created:Weekly Kidney Stone Diet Meal Plans​4 meals per day, 7 days per weekWeekly Kidney Stone Prevention Group Consultations3 video calls per week with me and the Kidney Stone Diet communityAll of my Kidney Stone Diet EbooksLow Oxalate Protein Bars, Kidney Stone Safe Smoothies, Kidney Stone Safe Snacks & Desserts, and the Low Oxalate CookbookPlus, 20% Off Private ConsultationsAnd, as a BONUS, you'll get my flagship Kidney Stone Prevention Course (normally $249) absolutely free!LEARN MORE! —— WHO IS JILL HARRIS? _ Since 1998, Jill Harris has been the #1 kidney stone prevention nurse helping patients prevent kidney stones. Drawing from her work with world-renowned University of Chicago nephrologist, Dr. Fred Coe, and the thousands of patients she's worked with directly, she created the Kidney Stone Diet®. With a simple, self-guided online video course, meal plans, cookbooks, group consultations, and private consultations, Kidney Stone Diet® is Jill's effort to help as many patients as possible prevent kidney stones for good.