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1 If you tend to form calcium oxalate stones, your doctor may recommend restricting foods rich in oxalates. 2  These include rhubarb, beets, okra, spinach, Swiss chard, sweet potatoes, nuts, tea, chocolate and soy products.
Consume more whole grains and fresh vegetables while attempting to pass a kidney stone. Many fiber-rich foods contain phytate which can help prevent and reduce the crystallization of stone-causing calcium salts. This compound is found in legumes, wheat, and rice bran.