On Thursday, January 29, 2015 at 9:54:03 AM UTC-8, Janet B wrote:
> Sunday is my birthday, the Australian Open finals, and Super Bowl. How
> great is that !
> I want to do some Mexican kinds of snacky things, but I have a
> problem. My husband recently had a kidney stone and the stone
> analysis showed it to be calcium oxalate -- the most common kind. As
> a result he was given a list of high oxalate foods he may not eat.
> Beans of any kind are on the 'never' list. So are potatoes (sweet as
> well), carrots, leafy greens, chocolate, berries and nuts.
> So, does anyone have any ideas for Mexican snacky things without any
> of the above? I don't mind cooking or shopping for ingredients. I
> appreciate any ideas. I've kind of fallen into a rut about feeding us
> and complying with the list.
> Thanks
> Janet US

avocados and cornmeal are on the good list, while tomatoes are on the
sometimes list. So I would make guacamole and chips.

Beware of nopalitos -- they appear to be high in calcium oxalate.

The worst thing to eat is beets.