Urinary stones are a common disease, and patients suffering from urinary stones are common in life, along with the improvement of living standards and changes in diet structure, making the incidence of urinary stones is increasing. What is the relationship between the occurrence of stones and dietary habits? Let’s discuss them below. High levels of oxalic acid in the diet High levels of oxalic acid in the diet can cause a significant increase in the amount of oxalic acid in the urine, which in turn can lead to the formation of oxalic acid stones. Such foods include: kale, almonds, beets, spinach, peanuts, black tea and cocoa powder, with spinach having the highest oxalic acid content. Diet too salty Too salty food often contains more salt, too much salt will increase the calcium salt content in the urine, easy to promote the formation of stones, it is recommended to cause light, not too salty. High protein diet A diet high in animal protein, such as animal liver, meat, eggs, milk, etc., not only causes an increase in urinary calcium and urinary oxalate excretion, but also can reduce urinary citrate excretion and lower urinary PH, which can easily induce the formation of calcium-containing stones. It is recommended that three meals a day be nutritionally balanced, with animal protein intake controlled at 150 grams. High purine diet The intake of purine-rich foods, easy to diet urine uric acid content increased, with uric acid stones formed as a direct factor. Common foods are: animal kidney, poultry skin, sardines, anchovies, etc. Diet rich in methionine Such as soy, wheat, fish, beans and mushrooms, such foods are prone to an increase in urinary cystine content, causing the formation of cystine stones. To prevent the formation of stones, it is important to improve the structure of your diet. It is recommended to have a balanced diet, drink more water, eat more vegetables and fruits and other high-fiber foods on a daily basis.