RT Journal
A1 Mitka M
T1 FIndings suggest heart-healthy diets may reduce risk of kidney stones
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2009
FD September 9
VO 302
IS 10
SP 1048
OP 1048
DO 10.1001/jama.2009.1298
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1298
AB 
A new study found that individuals whose food consumption best reflected the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet were up to 45% less likely to develop kidney stones compared with those whose eating habits were least reflective of DASH (Taylor EN et al. J Am Soc Nephrol. 10.1681/ASN.2009030276 [published online August 13, 2009]). The DASH diet, which is associated with reduced risk of stroke and cardiovascular disease, emphasizes eating high levels of fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes, low-fat dairy products, and whole grains, and low levels of salt, sweetened beverages, and red and processed meats.