In fact, for patients with calculi, in addition to following the doctor’s treatment advice, they should also pay attention to scientific and healthy dietary habits. Raw vegetables can be eaten, but it is advisable to avoid dairy products, soy products, or meat, and also to limit the intake of protein.

⑴ Calcium oxalate stones: It is advisable to have a low calcium and low oxalate diet. Reduce the intake of milk and dairy products, soy products, meats, animal internal organs (such as liver, heart, kidney, intestines, etc.), as well as chocolate, strong tea, sesame paste, egg yolks, mushrooms, spinach, shrimp shells, radishes, cocoa, celery, potatoes, etc. In recent years, it has been found that dietary fiber can reduce the formation of urinary calcium, such as wheat bran bread in wheat bran food products and rice bran also has the same effect, which is effective for recurrent hypercalciuria. Deficiency of vitamin B1 and vitamin B6 can increase urinary oxalate, so it is advisable to increase the intake of foods rich in such vitamins, such as grains, dried fruits, and nuts.

⑵ Calcium phosphate stones and ammonium magnesium phosphate stones: Their low calcium diet is the same as that for calcium oxalate stones. In low phosphorus foods, it is advisable to reduce the intake of meats, fish, and bone broths.

⑶ Nephrolithiasis: The intake of protein should be limited, with the total daily protein intake between 48-80 grams (0.8-1.0 grams per kilogram per day). Generally, leafy vegetables contain about 10 grams of protein per catty, lean meats contain about 10 grams of protein per 50 grams, and grains contain 35-60 grams of protein per catty. It is advisable to increase the intake of new appropriate ascorbic acid and vitamin C, as their final metabolic products in the body are alkaline. Uric acid is more soluble in alkaline urine, which is beneficial for treatment. Routine treatment: Use cool food (fresh fruits, fruit juices, and raw vegetables) every 1-2 days, at least once a week. Reduce the intake of meats, animal internal organs, broths, meat juices, sardines, crabs, spinach, strong tea, coffee, spicy seasonings, and condiments as well.