A Lemon a Day Could Keep Kidney Stones Away

If you suffer from chronic kidney stones, a simple prevention hack may already be in your kitchen: lemon juice.

“Lemons contain citric acid that metabolizes in your body to help counteract the formation of kidney stones,” said urologist Christine Liaw, MD, with the Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute in Bridgeport.

Dr. Liaw shares some of the other best foods and beverages for kidney health and which ones to avoid.

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Yes: Citrus Fruits

You don’t need to limit yourself to just lemons. A diet high in any fruit from the citrus family can also help prevent kidney stones.

Add a splash of lemon juice to your water or reach for an orange or grapefruit for your next snack.

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