How To Prevent Kidney Stones

3. Cut Back On Salt

Too much salt in your diet can lead to an increase of calcium in the urine, which can contribute to the formation of kidney stones. Try to limit your salt intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day, which is the recommended daily limit for most adults.

Cutting back on your sodium intake can be hard. Many of our favorite processed and packaged foods contain large amounts of salt. Try cooking your own meals using fresh ingredients and seasoning with herbs and spices instead of salt. One simple tip is to stop putting extra salt on your food with the salt shaker—chances are there's enough in there already.