Keep your urinary system running clear

Tips to prevent stones

1. Drink more water. Drinking large amount of water is the most important step to prevent stone formation. Three liters of water on a daily basis is the recommended amount to prevent kidney stones. This might mean more trips to the bathroom.

2. Avoid caffeinated drinks. Cola, tea and coffee work as diuretics and cause you to pass fluid at a quicker pace. When you expel fluid too frequently, it does not get the chance to wash out any stone-forming substances.

3. Adjust your diet. Eat more oat bran, beans, whole wheat breads, wheat cereals, cabbage and carrots and less beef, pork and poultry. Avoid foods that are high in oxalates, such as dark green vegetables, nuts and chocolate, and use little salt when cooking.