<human>: i have sponge kidneys and have numerous tiny stones in the upper kidneys and larger ones in the lower left kidney. the last 24 hour urine test I took stated my oxalate was very high probably due to diet. what vegtables should I avoid ? do u have a list of low, medium and high oxalate foods. I am a 68 year old female.
<bot>: Hi, Please avoid beet, spinach, celery, chard, okra and parsley. In addition, you should avoid chocolates, bran, peanuts, soy products, almond, strawberries and fiber containing cereals. Taking calcium citrate and/or magnesium oxide along with meals helps to bind excess oxalate in food and reduce its absorption. Please consult the website of analysis and hyperoxaluria foundation for a list of food with low, medium and high oxalate content: http://www.ohf.org/docs/Oxalate2008.pdfI am available to answer any more queries you may have, Wish you good health,