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Three Surprising Foods That May Cause Kidney Stones

It's the most wonderful time of the year – and it also might be the unhealthiest.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – and it also might be the unhealthiest, with holiday parties threatening all those healthy eating habits you formed this year.

But your plate full of bread, meat, and lots and lots of sweets might put you at risk of more than just a couple extra pounds. Large amounts of animal protein and foods high in sugar or salt could also increase your risk of developing kidney stones.

Jean Wong, MD, urologist at the Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute in Norwich, shares three surprising types of holiday food that can trigger kidney stones.

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