Diet № 14 - For Urolithiasis (kidney Stones)

Urolithiasis is a disease that traditional medicine associates with the formation of stones in the kidneys and / or other organs of the urinary system. It can affect people of all ages (from newborns to the elderly). The type of stones usually depends on the age of the patient. The main reason for the appearance of urolithiasis is the disturbed metabolism, especially the change of the water-salt and chemical composition of the blood. But kidney stones would not develop if there were no preconditions for this, for example:

• hereditary burden;
• chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (gastritis, colitis, ulcers, etc.) and the genitourinary system (pyelonephritis, prostatitis, prostate adenoma, cystitis, etc.);
• impaired parathyroid function;
• osteomyelitis, osteoporosis and other bone diseases or injuries;
• prolonged dehydration due to poisoning or infectious disease;
• deficiency of vitamins in the body, especially vitamin D;
• continuous abuse of products that increase the acidity of urine (sour, salty, spicy);
• intake of hard water with high salt content;
• geographical location - people living in hot climates have a higher risk of developing the disease.

We offer you a list of products and foods that you can eat and those that are not recommended to consume if you suffer from kidney stones.

Therapeutic diet № 14 - for urolithiasis

Purpose :

In urolithiasis with alkaline reaction of urine and precipitation of phosphorus-calcium salts (phosphaturia).

Purpose of the diet :

To restore the acidification of the urine and to prevent precipitation.

General characteristics :

In terms of calories, protein, fat and carbohydrate content, the menu meets physiological norms. The diet limits the intake of calcium-rich products and those with alkalizing action. Foods that acidify the urine predominate (bread and pasta, cereals, fish). Culinary processing and temperature are normal. Abundant fluid intake is recommended if there are no contraindications.

Chemical composition and caloric content of the diet № 14 :

• carbohydrates - 380 - 400 g;
• protein - 90 g;
• fat - 100 g;
• calories - 2800 kcal;
• sodium chloride - 10-12 g;
• free liquid - 1.5 - 2.5 liters.

Feeding frequency :

Drink fluids four times a day, between meals and on an empty stomach.

Recommended and prohibited foods and products :

• Bread and bakery products - different types of bread are allowed, pasta to be reduced in milk and egg whites.
• Soups - soups based on lean meat, fish and mushroom broths can be consumed in combination with cereals and legumes.
• Meat and poultry - all types of meat are allowed for use, prepared in different ways, except smoked.
• Fish - you can eat all kinds of fish prepared in any way, except salted and smoked. To reduce the consumption of canned food.
• Dairy products - only the addition of a little cream to the dishes is allowed. Prohibited: milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, cheese.
• Eggs - 1 egg per day, prepared in different ways or added to meals. Limit protein intake.
• Cereals - all kinds, prepared in any way, but without the addition of milk.
• Vegetables - green peas, pumpkin and mushrooms can be eaten. Other vegetables and potatoes are prohibited.
• Appetizers - various meat, fish, seafood, sour herring, caviar are allowed. Vegetable salads and canned foods are prohibited.
• Fruits, sweet dishes, desserts and pastries - you can eat sour varieties of apples, cranberries, compotes, jellies and sour from them. Also sugar, honey, confectionery, fruit ice cream. Do not eat other fruits (including wild), sweet dishes with milk.
• Sauces and condiments - soft sauces based on meat, fish and mushroom broths can be included in the menu and spices should be kept to a minimum.
• Drinks - weak tea and coffee (without milk), rosehip decoction, fruit drinks from blueberries. Fruit and vegetable juices are not allowed.
• Fats - butter, melted butter, natural vegetable oils for cooking. The use of meat and cooking fats is limited.

About the menu :

• Breakfast - sour herring, crumbly buckwheat porridge, tea;
• Lunch - soup with noodles (noodles) and chicken broth, roasted chicken with boiled rice, sour blueberries;
• Afternoon - rosehip decoction;
• Dinner - roasted steaks (with oil) with green peas, tea;
• Late evening - rosehip decoction

General recommendations :

• to take not less than 2 liters of water a day, and during the summer to drink enough so that you do not feel thirsty;
• regularly drink decoctions and infusions of various herbs;
• not to overeat;
• to avoid alcohol consumption;
• to increase physical activity, but excessive physical activity is not desirable;
• to avoid emotional stress;
• the lower back should always be warm;
• in the event of the slightest discomfort in the area, you should consult a specialist.