Hi diooid,
Thank you for a very interesting question.
Please read the Important Disclaimer at the bottom of this page. I
can only provide general information, so always consult with your
physician or health care provider if you have questions for specific
information.
Low-Oxalate Diet
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/1294005.html
"Approximately 1 in every 1,000 adults is hospitalized annually in the
United States for kidney stones (renal calculi). Although kidney
stones can be composed of different substances, more than 75% of the
kidney stones in patients in the United States are made of calcium
oxalate. A hereditary condition can increase the risk of forming
calcium oxalate stones. Intestinal resection, parathyroidism, and
other more rare conditions also may cause renal calculi, and dietary
factors can increase or reduce the risk of forming kidney stones. All
further mention of kidney stones in this section refers only to
calcium oxalate stones. The information provided here does not apply
to other forms of kidney stones.
Why do people follow this diet?
A low-oxalate diet is often prescribed for people who have increased
levels of oxalic acid in their urine or who have a history of forming
kidney stones. A treatment program including a low-oxalate diet and
plenty of fluids reduces the risk of stone formation. A low oxalate
diet is not always effective in reducing urinary oxalic acid levels
because most oxalate found in urine is made in the body and does not
come from the diet. People with a predisposition to stones are also
encouraged to drink plenty of fluids (3-4 quarts [liters] per day).
What are the symptoms?
In combination with calcium, the oxalic acid crystallizes to form
kidney stones small pebbles that form in either the kidney or the
bladder. If these stones are small enough, they will pass out of the
body without being noticed. However if too large, they can cause
severe pain, obstruction of the flow of urine, and sometimes infection
in the urinary tract.
What do I need to avoid?
Scientists once thought that the greater the oxalate level in a food,
the more likely it was to increase the risk of forming a kidney stone.
However, researchers have discovered that consumption of only certain
oxalate-containing foods is likely to significantly increase urinary
oxalate. The foods reported by at least one group of researchers to
cause a significant increase in urinary oxalate include spinach,
rhubarb, beets, nuts, chocolate, wheat bran, strawberries, peanuts,
almonds, and tea. Not every study has found tea to significantly
increase urinary oxalate. There remains no universal consensus on
which oxalate-containg foods belong on this list. Nonetheless, there
is a growing awareness that the important issue for people with a
history of kidney stone formation is to avoid certain high-oxalate
foods -- those that are most responsible for increasing urinary levels
of oxalate.
To avoid oxalate ask about ingredients at restaurants and others?
homes, and read food labels. The following list is not complete.
Consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant
changes to your diet."
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Please note in all of the categories listed, many of the foods have a
link which will be indicated by colored text. If you click on the
name of the food you will be directed to another page. That page will
have information on that particular food, and some of the foods will
have a link for recipes.
For example; In the Best Bet Category - if you click on the food
'Bacon', you will be directed to:
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/3578005.html
Bacon
Also indexed as: Canadian Bacon, Pancetta, Salt Pork
See also: Recipes with Pork
Recipes with Pork Index
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/3707001.html
Bowties with Canadian Bacon and Lots of Onions
http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2528003.html
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Foods to limit or avoid:
These foods are high in oxalate (greater than 10 mg per serving):
Beans in tomato sauce
Beer
Beets
Blackberries
Black and red raspberries
Blueberries
Celery
Chard
Chocolate
Cocoa
Coffee powder (Nescafe)
Collards
Concord grapes
Crackers made from soy flour
Currants
Dandelion greens
Eggplant
Escarole
Fruit cake
Fruit salad (canned)
Green bell pepper
Grits (white corn)
Juices containing berries
Kale
Leeks
Lemon and lime peel
Nuts (especially peanuts and pecans)
Okra
Ovaltine
Parsley
Pokeweed
Rhubarb
Rutabagas
Spinach
Strawberries
Summer squash
Sweet potatoes
Tea
Tofu
Tomato soup
Wheat germ
These foods are moderately high in oxalate (2-10 mg per serving):
Apple
Apricots
Asparagus
Bottled beer (12 oz [360 ml] limit/day)
Broccoli
Carrots
Chicken noodle soup (dried)
Coffee (8 oz [240 ml])
Cola beverage (12 oz [360 ml] limit per day)
Corn
Cornbread
Cucumber
Lettuce
Lima beans
Marmalade
Oranges
Orange juice (4 oz [120 ml])
Parsnips
Peaches
Pears
Peas (canned)
Pepper (greater than 1 tsp [2 grams] per day)
Pineapple
Plums
Prunes
Sardines
Soy products (most)
Sponge cake
Tomatoes
Tomato juice (4 oz [120 ml])
Turnip
Watercress
Best bets
These foods are low in oxalate (0-2 mg per serving); eat as desired:
Apple juice
Avocado
Bacon
Bananas
Beef (lean)
Bing cherries
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Cheese
Eggs
Grapefruit
Green grapes
Jellies
Lamb (lean)
Lemonade or limeaid (without peel)
Melons
Milk
Mushrooms
Pork (lean)
Poultry
Preserves
Nectarines
Noodles
Oatmeal
Oils
Onions
Peas (fresh)
Plums
Radishes
Rice
Salad dressing
Seafood
Spaghetti
White bread
Wine
Yogurt
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The Low Oxalate Diet
http://www.branwen.com/rowan/oxalate.htm
"This list was adapted from The Low Oxalate Cookbook published by The
Vulvar Pain Foundation. This cookbook is a necessity for anyone
following the low oxalate diet. It includes recipes, tips, guidelines,
and other information about low oxalate eating.
Foods marked with * may cause irritation although they are not high in
oxalate. It may be best to avoid these at first. If a food has been
listed as both low and medium in different tests, it is listed only in
the medium group. If a food has been listed as both medium and high in
different tests, it is listed in the medium group and indicated by the
notation "(?high)" as well as being listed in the high group. Foods
with double question marks (i.e. ?Pumpkin?) have not been tested, but
anecdotal evidence seems to imply oxalate content or irritation
potential.
You may want to eat only low oxalate foods at first until your
symptoms begin to improve. Then, you can add medium oxalate foods one
at a time, eating a small amount three days in a row. If your pain
does not increase, you may add that food to your diet as a medium
oxalate food.
Eat only two servings a day from the medium group. All servings are
1/2 cup unless otherwise indicated. It is not a good idea to try to
eliminate all oxalate from your diet because your body will just
manufacture more. Moderate consumption is necessary. Of course, you
must eliminate the high oxalate foods from your diet completely."
(See list for Low Oxalate - Medium Oxalate - High Oxalate: Beverages,
Condiments, Dairy, Fats, Fruits, Grains, Legumes, Nuts, and Seeds,
Meats, Sweets, Vegetables, Other Foods)
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LOW OXALATE DIET - Printer Friendly
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
"What is it? A low oxalate diet means eating foods that do not have
much oxalate. Oxalates are chemicals found in plant foods but not in
most animal foods. Some people are more likely to form kidney stones
if they eat foods high in oxalates. You may need to follow a low
oxalate diet if you have kidney stones or short bowel syndrome. If you
do not absorb fat well, you may also need to use this diet.
Care:
Drink 1 cup (8 ounces) of water or other liquids every hour during the
day. If you awaken during the night drink another cup of liquid. One
cup of liquid is also the same as a small milk carton. Drink only 1
cup of coffee a day if you drink coffee. Limit your cola drinks to 1
can a day. Follow your doctor's advice when drinking alcohol.
Check with your dietitian about how much calcium you should have if
you are on this diet because of kidney stones. You may need 800 to
1200 mg calcium per day to lower oxalate output by your kidneys. Limit
your vitamin C intake from supplements to 1000 milligrams (1 gram) or
less each day.
Serving Sizes: Use the portion sizes below to measure foods and serving sizes.
1-1/2 cup (12 ounces) of liquid is the size of a soda-pop can.
1 cup (8 ounces) of food is the size of a large handful.
1/2 cup (4 ounces) of food is about half of a large handful.
HIGH OXALATE FOODS: Avoid the following high oxalate foods. Or, limit
the amount you eat or drink to a total of 1/2 cup or less per day from
this list. The foods with an asterisk (*) also increase the oxalate
output by the kidneys. This can increase your risk of getting kidney
stones."
(see list)
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Family Practice Notebook - Lymphedema
http://www.fpnotebook.com/SUR4.htm
Signs
Early edema (protein-rich fluid accumulation)
Soft "puffy" extremity swelling
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Lymphedema: Exercise and Diet
http://www.wafb.com/Global/story.asp?S=1085349&nav=0aWYDNsO
Lymphedema, a condition resulting from removal or damage to lymph
nodes, is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid causing swelling in the
arms and legs. It's usually caused by cancer, radiation therapy,
infection, trauma or surgery. It's painful, but it's manageable --
with exercise and diet.
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A well-balanced diet is also important to lymphedema sufferers. Fat
compresses lymph vessels, so a normal weight should be maintained.
Six to eight glasses of water a day, coupled with a diet low in fat
and sodium, and high in fiber, should be consumed. Caffeine and
alcohol should be used sparingly.
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As stated above - foods **high in sodium** should be avoided.
For ex., Spinach which is on the avoid list;
http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-001-02s020z.html
The Good
This food is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol. It is
also a good source of Niacin, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber,
Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin
B6, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and
Copper.
The Bad
This food is high in Sodium.
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Lymphedema
http://www.warmsprings.org/ws/FS/oly.html
What is Lymphedema?
"Lymphedema can be defined as an accumulation of excessive proteins,
edema, chronic inflammation, and fibrosis secondary to the impairment
of the lymph vessels. The vessels transport molecules to the venous
angle of the neck where the lymph system joins the venous system."
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Kidney Stone Diet
http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs29.htm
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The Kidney Stones Handbook: A Patient?s Guide to Hope, Cure and
Prevention by Gail Savitz, Stephen W. Leslie, Gail Golomb. Roseville,
CA: Four Geez Press, 2000.
http://www.kidneystonesbook.net/
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Kidney Stones in Adults: National Kidney and Urologic Diseases
Information Clearinghouse
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/kidney/pubs/stonadul/stonadul.htm
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Calcium Oxalate Stone Prevention
http://www.hollywoodurology.com/caox.html
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Soy Can Lead To Kidney Stones
http://www.mercola.com/2001/oct/27/soy_kidney_stones.htm
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Update on Kidney Stones
http://www.healthgoods.com/Education/Health_Information/General_Health/update_kidney_stones.htm
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