#6 Dietary Calcium, Sodium Intake and Kidney Stones - Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG
Low Oxalate Kitchen
This episode is the second part of my conversation with Melanie Betz, a registered dietitian who is board certified in renal nutrition and works in the nephrology department at the University of Chicago Medical Center. We discussed the effects of dietary calcium on kidney stone formation, as well as the effects of sodium intake. Melanie also talks about her new e-Cookbook, that's dedicated to the prevention of calcium oxalate kidney stones. Be sure to check out Melanie's blog https://thekidneydietitian.org
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#5 Dietary Protein, Sugar Intake and Kidney Stones - Melanie Betz MS, RD, CSR, CSG
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In this episode, I talked to Melanie Betz, a registered dietitian who is board certified in renal nutrition and works in the nephrology department at the University of Chicago Medical Center. We discussed the effects of dietary protein on kidney stone formation, as well as the effects of sugar intake. In addition, Melanie also took the time to answer some questions from the Low Oxalate Kitchen Facebook group. Be sure to check out Melanie's blog https://thekidneydietitian.org
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#4 Homemade Infused Oils and Pickled Vegetables - Alexandra Cleanthous
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alexandra Cleanthous of Food & Thoughts. We chat a little bit about her experiences becoming a chef and then Alex walks us through her processes for infusing oils and pickling your own vegetables, and then shares one of her own recipes with us, adding a little extra flavor to a simple and delicious meal.
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#3 The Role of Mindfulness and Meditation in Helping the Body to Heal - Amy Rutledge
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In this episode, I sit down with actress, singer, artist, meditation instructor and my beautiful girlfriend Amy Rutledge. We sat down to talk a little bit about her health struggles and journey towards wellness, and how mindfulness and meditation have helped her along the way. She also shares a 14 minute meditation that is perfect for anyone who is struggling with their physical health.
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#2 Experimenting in the Kitchen - Alysha Melnyk
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In Episode 2 of the Low Oxalate Kitchen podcast, we talk to biologist and chef Alysha Melnyk. Alysha is the founder and content creator for The Kitchenologist©, a blog that is dedicated to healthy eating and experimenting in the kitchen. In addition to creating content for her blog, Alysha is the Recipe Creator for Taproot Farm, an organic farm in Berks County, Pennsylvania. In this episode, we talk to Alysha about how she got into cooking, and then talk about a few recipes of hers that are low in oxalate.
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#1 Oxalate Content and Absorption - Michael Liebman, PhD
Low Oxalate Kitchen
In Episode 1 of the Low Oxalate Kitchen podcast, Dr. Michael Liebman I attempt to help clear the waters for people just starting out on a low oxalate diet. We also give a bit more detail for the people who have been trying to figure this out for some time and are at the point that they want take a deeper dive.
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In this episode we talk to biologist and chef Alysha Melnyk.
Alysha has combined her background in biology with her passion for making food delicious, eye-catching, and accessible
She is the Founder and Content Creator for The Kitchenologist©, a blog that is dedicated to healthy eating and experimenting in the kitchen.
In addition to creating content for her blog, Alysha is the Recipe Creator for Taproot Farm, an organic farm in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
When she’s not cooking in the kitchen or dreaming up a recipe, she works full time as an Implementation Specialist at an international medical nonprofit called ECRI, which is located in suburban Philadelphia and is dedicated to improving patient safety worldwide.
Alysha finds her many career passions revolve around the power of knowledge and that equipping people with the right tools and resources can help them make better informed decisions.
In this episode, we talk to Alysha about how she got into cooking, and then talk about a few recipes of hers that are low in oxalate. Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think!
SHOW NOTES
[2:00] How Alysha got started experimenting in the kitchen
[3:33] Takeaways from Sustainable Food Systems course
[5:02] What's in Alysha's home garden
[6:05] Sun curing spaghetti squash
[8:25] What's in Alysha's tea garden
[10:35] How Alysha got involved with Taproot Farms
[14:30] Kohlrabi Hashbrowns recipe
[20:15] Egg Stuffed Sweet Peppers recipe
[24:30] Spaghetti Squash "Pasta" recipe
[31:12] Growing your own sprouts/microgreens
[34:35] About ECRI
[40:38] Making cooking easier and more fun
LINKS
Susquehanna University
Sustainable Food Systems
Taproot Farms
The Kitchenologist©
Savory and Delicious Kohlrabi Hashbrowns
Fluffy Egg Stuffed Sweet Peppers with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce
Frontera Tomatillo Salsa
Spicy Kale, Bacon and Asiago Spaghetti Squash “Pasta”
ECRI Institute
Mandolin
Kale Destemmer
Kitchen Scissors
Connect with Alysha on Instagram
Check out Alysha's Blog - The Kitchenologist©
Connect with Alysha on Linkedin