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Post by the Scribe on May 9, 2021 17:41:04 GMT
I won't even give these to my cats. Another thank you God item. And my brain is just fine thank you. 16. Sardines
Sardines are a great source of lean protein. They can help you to build muscle, and they’re actually extremely good for your brain too.
However, while they might have a lot of great uses, they aren’t so hot when it comes to your kidney stones. This is due to another substance called purines, which are chemical compounds that boost aroma and are also linked to the formation of gout.
Purines are found in all living things, so eating any meat or protein source will increase them – but they vary from one source to another. The term purines alludes to the type of molecule made from carbon and nitrogen atoms found in DNA.
While you don’t normally need to worry about purines, if you are prone to stones, then you would do well to avoid extremely high sources such as sardines at least.
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Post by the Scribe on May 9, 2021 17:43:59 GMT
Raised on the ocean, hate fish. Not personally but I mean to eat. Yuck yuck. Yes I know salmon do not live in the ocean...I think. 17. Salmon
We have just seen that sardines contain the substance known as purines which can also increase the likelihood of developing kidney stones.
Unfortunately, though, this is not a crime that is confined simply to sardines – rather it affects a lot of types of fish!
Another one that is going to put you at greater risk is salmon. Unfortunately, that means you won’t be able to benefit from the numerous different health advantages of salmon. For one, salmon is a fantastic source of lean protein again. At the same time, salmon is also rich in omega 3 fatty acids – which is one of the very best foods when it comes to improving your general health. That’s because omega 3 is able to improve cell membrane permeability, actually helping nutrients and energy to pass through the cell walls.
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Post by the Scribe on May 9, 2021 17:46:42 GMT
Another yuck. And I do not like being around drunk people at all. 18. Beer
We’ve already discussed that alcohol can be bad for you if you suffer from kidney stones, but there are actually even more ways that this can be a problem.
In particular, if you drink large amounts of beer, then you might find that you actually lower your testosterone. This happens because you are consuming hops, which actually come from the female part of the plant and contain something called phytoestrogens. These are ‘plant hormones’ and they can alter your levels of hormones.
Another thing to keep in mind is that beer and any other form of alcohol can cause dehydration. This is a problem, seeing as dehydration is one of the primary causes of kidney stones.
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Post by the Scribe on May 9, 2021 17:49:06 GMT
What's with all this fish? Isn't a fish a fish? hmmmm, I wonder though what kind of fish is in my omega 3 fish oil caps? 19. Tuna
Yes, another fish that is unfortunately off-limits due to the high content of purines. And again, this means that you’re missing out on the excellent omega 3 fatty acid which we’ve seen is excellent for improving the absorption of nutrients and the transmission of signals in the body.
At the same time, omega 3 fatty acid is also effective at reducing inflammation, thereby reducing joint pain and other problems. It increases DHEA too and is all-in-all a great option. Perhaps consider supplementing if you aren’t able to get it from salmon anymore!
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Post by the Scribe on May 9, 2021 17:52:20 GMT
I am going to return those green tea capsules to Costco. They will take anything back. I bought some plant protein powder there called Orgain that almost put me in the hospital. 20. Green Tea
A lot of people are under the impression that black tea is responsible for a host of different ills, while green tea is just this magic substance that is packed full of excellent nutrients.
Well, you are half right. It is certainly true that green tea is packed with nutrients and it is especially high in antioxidants. These help to combat cancer and can even slow down the natural aging process!
BUT you shouldn’t completely let green tea off the hook. For starters, black tea has just as many antioxidants! At the same time, green tea comes in a wide range of different varieties, many of which contain just as much caffeine as black tea!
On top of this, green tea is also a diuretic, meaning that it is liable to cause urination, and will thereby likely lead to dehydration which can cause the build-up of minerals yet again.
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Post by the Scribe on May 9, 2021 17:54:30 GMT
Evidently there is little to nothing one can eat without getting kidney stones.
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Post by the Scribe on May 9, 2021 17:57:02 GMT
Jesus Joseph and Mary there is a #21. And my cabinet is FULL of these. Now what? I take more supplements than food. How will I live??? 21. Supplements
Many of us will take a vitamin and mineral supplement and this can be fantastic for our health on the whole. There is some debate as to whether vitamin and mineral supplements are actually effective. A common complaint is that the body doesn’t absorb those nutrients as well as absorb them from natural sources (like vegetables and fruits).
There is some truth in this. However, it is also important to recognize that supplementation can be an effective tool for boosting health nevertheless. There are people out there who believe it or not who get all of their nutrition from supplements! The fact that these people aren’t dead tells us that you can get at least some benefit from those foods.
But this is also why supplements like these can be bad news for those of us with kidney stones. That’s because we are likely to absorb the large amounts of calcium, magnesium, and other nutrients that can add to the bulk of stones. Be very careful when using these if you have the condition.
Finally, keep in mind that a lot of medications can also increase your likelihood of getting kidney stones – so speak with your physician if you think this might be at least partly responsible.
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