Kathy C. from Indiana writes: “Recently, I read that people with osteopenia should avoid foods with oxalates. It’s hard for calcium to be absorbed. The partial list includes healthy food that I like ...

Kidney stones form when crystal-forming substances build up in the urine. Yogurt, kefir, oranges, veggies and chickpeas may help prevent kidney stones. Drinking plenty of water is also essential for ...

Hiding within many of our most nutritious foods is a naturally occurring compound that deserves more attention than it typically receives. Oxalic acid, also known as oxalate, exists in varying amounts ...

A recent column on oxalates — natural components in plant foods that, when consumed in excess, can interfere with calcium absorption and contribute to kidney stones — brought these questions from ...

Oxalic acid, or oxalate, is a naturally occurring organic compound in plant foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, and nuts. Your body also produces small amounts of oxalate. Oxalic acid is sometimes ...

A recent column on oxalates — natural components in plant foods that, when consumed in excess, can interfere with calcium absorption and contribute to kidney stones — brought these questions from ...