Why do leafy green vegetables cause kidney stones?

Obesity is a risk factor for kidney stones, and you may be able to relieve painful symptoms or prevent kidney stones by maintaining a healthy weight, or losing weight if you are overweight. The University of Maryland suggests increasing your intake of antioxidants from vegetables such as bell peppers and tomatoes, and corn supplies magnesium, which may also help. read more

The goal is not to never have vegetables high in oxalate, the goal is eat low oxalate over all. My urologist's exact words were “Don't go crazy with the diet”. Again, moderation. Raw Leafy Greens Friend or Foe : Kidney Stones and a Lesson in Moderation Save. POST SUGERY: The cause of all my woes. read more

Leafy green vegetables high in oxalates are only one of the dietary factors which may add to the risk of stones in susceptible individuals. Other factors include; not drinking enough water, too much salt, high protein intake, certain medications including calcium supplements and vitamin D, as well as incorrect calcium intake. read more

Foods to avoid with kidney stones include anything high in oxalate, a chemical that contributes to the development of stones in the urinary tract. Dark leafy greens are a leading culprit, but numerous other foods including chocolate, tea, and okra can also be high in oxalate. read more

Of those, spinach is a dark green vegetable. But do check the link, because it includes "dark leafy greens" on its longer list of oxalate foods, and lists a couple of them specifically. Remember, this applies only if you have oxalate stones. read more