Oxalate, or oxalic acid, is a plant chemical found in some foods and is produced by the body as a by-product of digestion. While getting too many oxalates is not a concern for most people, those prone ...

Kathy C. from Indiana writes: “Recently, I read that people with osteopenia should avoid foods with oxalates. It’s hard for calcium to be absorbed. The partial list includes healthy food that I like ...

A low-oxalate diet can help prevent kidney stones. Eat foods like asparagus, apples, and chicken to stay low in oxalates. Drink plenty of water to help flush out excess calcium and uric acid. A ...

When a particular eating plan becomes super popular all of a sudden, it's worth looking at with skeptical eyes. After all, plenty of diets that started out as legitimate, expert-backed plans designed ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My blood pressure crept up on me, and I went on medication. I had been eating what I thought was a healthy diet to keep my blood pressure in check. My nutritionist suggested to me I ...

A combination of modifications, like drinking more water and eating less salt and fat, may be better than eating a low-oxalate diet. If you’ve ever had the painful experience of passing a kidney stone ...