What foods and beverages contain calcium and oxalate?
If you are prone to forming calcium oxalate stones, your doctor may recommend that you reduce your consumption of the following foods/drinks: • certain fruits, including apples, various berries, grapes, oranges, pineapples and figs • vegetables including asparagus, beets, broccoli, collards, spinach, Swiss chard and turnips • dairy products such as milk, cheese and ice cream • beverages such as beer, wine, cola drinks, coffee, tea and cocoa • black pepper, parsley • yogurt, peanut butter and chocolate Don’t give up or avoid consuming any of these foods or beverages without first consulting your doctor. In many cases, you’ll be able to eat or drink them in limited amounts. • What are the common symptoms of kidney stones? Most often, the first symptom of a kidney stone is usually extreme pain. Typically, a person experiences a sharp pain starting in the back, at the waist, in the flank, stomach or groin. Nausea, vomiting, chills, fever and elevated blood pressure are common. Blood in the
