Foods for Healthy Kidneys

Foods for Healthy Kidneys

Kidneys are the most important organs located in the lower body part. They play a key role in excretion, that is filtration of waste and formation of urine. If your kidneys do not function properly, you may suffer from pain, difficulty in urination, burning sensation etc. Various factors may trigger kidney diseases, diet is the most prominent one. Let us know about the foods for healthy kidneys. 

Foods for Healthy Kidneys:
Foods containing high water content (oranges, grapes, berries) are some best foods to incorporate in the healthy diet for kidneys. These type of foods help to eliminate wastes and toxins from your body. Next, phytochemicals found in certain foods such as cabbage prevents cabbage and helps to maintain kidney health and cardiovascular health. Certain fishes contain omega-3 fatty acids which are useful to maintain blood pressure and good cholesterol level. Fishes such as mackerel, salmon, etc are included in foods list which are beneficial to prevent kidney disorders. Also, olive oil contains mono saturated fats, antioxidants and poly phenols that are good for kidneys. You must choose extra virgin olive oil for healthy kidneys. Following are the list of foods for healthy kidneys:

• Asparagus
• Mackerel
• Herring
• Tuna
• Salmon
• Fish
• Apple cider
• Olive oil
• Cayenne peppers
• Eggs
• Sweet potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Melons
• Celery
• Lettuce
• Oranges
• Grapes
• Cherries
• Strawberries
• Cranberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Apples
• Onions
• Garlic
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Red bell peppers

All the above foods for healthy kidneys must be included in the diet to prevent kidney stones. You must remember that almost all fruits and vegetables are safe to consume because they do not trigger any kidney disease. Contrarily, fried and processed foods, ready-to-eat/cook foods may indirectly put pressure on kidneys, that lead to kidney diseases. It should be made a point that mineral supplements and over the counter medications result in kidney disorders and thus, they must be avoided. 

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