Do pumpkin seeds cause kidney stones?

Table of Contents:

1. Do pumpkin seeds cause kidney stones?
2. Are carrots high in oxalates?
3. Does cooking get rid of oxalates?
4. Which greens are low in oxalates?
5. Is tomato soup high in oxalates?

Do pumpkin seeds cause kidney stones?

Two trials in Thailand have reportedly found that eating pumpkin seeds as a snack can help prevent the most common type of kidney stone. Pumpkin seeds appear to both reduce levels of substances that promote stone formation in the urine and increase levels of substances that inhibit stone formation.

Are carrots high in oxalates?

Carrots, celery, and green beans (medium oxalate) Parsnips, summer squash, tomatoes, and turnips (medium oxalate)

Does cooking get rid of oxalates?

The way you cook your food can reduce the oxalate levels, especially when it comes to vegetables like green Swiss chard leaves, carrots, and spinach. Boiling and steaming are the two most common methods, and each has its benefit.

Which greens are low in oxalates?

Leafy greens that are low in oxalate include:

• Bok choy.
• Kale.
• Mustard greens.
• Turnip greens.
• Watercress.
• Broccoli.
• Romaine lettuce.
• Brussels sprouts.

Is tomato soup high in oxalates?

Do not eat foods containing more than 50 mg oxalate per 100 gm serving. Foods containing between 5-50 mg should be eaten in moderation (a single 4-ounce serving per day)....