🥤 Beverages
Browse beverages and drinks. Based on Harvard T.H. Chan SPH oxalate data (2024).
92 foods in this collection
Drinks are a double-edged sword in a kidney stone diet. The volume they add is protective — diluting urine is the single most effective dietary lever for stone prevention — but what is dissolved in that volume matters. Water, lemon water, and citrus-based drinks support both dilution and citrate. Soda adds phosphoric acid in some colas, fruit juice adds sugar and oxalate, and iced tea sits in the moderate oxalate range. The practical hierarchy: water first, coffee and citrus second, sweetened and oxalate-dense drinks last.
🍽️ Foods in This Collection
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many foods are in the Beverages category?
There are 92 foods in the Beverages collection in our database, all with oxalate data from Harvard T.H. Chan SPH (2024).
Are these foods generally safe for kidney stones?
It depends on the specific food — even within a category, oxalate levels vary widely. Some are very safe, others need caution. Check individual food pages for specific numbers.
Which foods in this category should I avoid?
Scan for the 🔴 markers below. These are the high-oxalate foods in this category. But keep in mind — one high-oxalate food doesn't mean the whole category is off-limits.
How should I prepare these foods?
Preparation method matters. Boiling and draining can reduce oxalate in many vegetables. Steaming and roasting have less effect. Check individual food pages for specific tips.