Kidney Stones: Foods to Avoid & What Helps Dissolve Them

• Stay hydrated with 2.5-3 liters of water daily; lemon and coconut water are beneficial.
• Moderate intake of low-fat dairy is good as dietary calcium binds with oxalate, but avoid calcium supplements without doctor's advice.
• Limit high-oxalate foods like spinach, beets, nuts, chocolate, and black tea, especially if consuming them with calcium-rich foods.
• Reduce salt intake to below 2300 mg daily; avoid junk food, packaged foods, and pickles.
• Limit red meat, chicken, eggs, and fish due to high purine content; opt for lentils and legumes for protein.