The kidney is one of the most important and sensitive organs in the body. If you want to keep your kidneys healthy, you need to have proper nutrition. If you want to improve the health of your kidneys, try to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Most fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that can boost the immune system, protect you from kidney damage from infections, toxins, viruses, and diseases, prevent kidney stones, and inflammation of the kidneys.
One of the primary duties of the kidneys is filtering blood and excrete waste products produced by metabolism and food consumed. Controlling the volume and compositions of the body’s fluids is another task of the kidneys, and balancing minerals and salt in the blood to maintain balanced pressure.
Does a diet help to cure kidney stones?
The most important thing to do to prevent kidney stones is to drink plenty of fluids and more water. Experts recommend drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day unless you have kidney failure. Due to your condition, consult with a doctor that how much water you can drink and which diet is suitable for you. Besides, many fruits and vegetables are useful for kidney health, and you should change some bad habits like smoking, fast food, and soda. It generally recommended that all kidney disease patient limit their intake of the following:
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
Diet is directly related to kidney health. Lack of essential nutrients can be the cause of kidney disease and kidney failure. Therefore, to have healthy kidneys, you must have proper and kidney-friendly nutrition.
Top 10 Healthy Foods for People with Kidney Disease
Asparagus
100 grams of raw asparagus=2 mg sodium, 202mg potassium, 52 mg phosphorus
The Asparagine in asparagus causes cleanses by flushing out excess waste from the kidneys. Asparagus contains many vitamins and minerals and is a powerful source of antioxidants, also rich in vitamin C, fiber, and protein.
Sweet potato
1 cup, cubes (133g) = 73.2mg sodium, 448.2mg potassium, 62.5mg phosphorus
Beta-carotene is an antioxidant and anti-cancer substance, which is responsible for the (bright orange) skin color of sweet potatoes also. Beta-carotene is beneficial for a variety of cancers, especially cancer of the kidneys and other internal organs.
Apple
1 medium apple with skin = 0 sodium, 158 mg potassium, 10 mg phosphorus
It doesn’t matter if the apple is green or red. Apples are an excellent fruit for improving kidney health. These fruits save your heart from disease, decrease bad cholesterol, and help to adjust triglycerides.
also read: 10 Amazing Health Benefit of Apples
Garlic
1 clove garlic = 1 mg sodium, 12 mg potassium, 4 mg phosphorus
Garlic is a natural, well-known, and old medicine known that can reduce inflammation, fight infection. Garlic can lower cholesterol and is a natural antibiotic, plus garlic contains the right amount of antioxidants and anticoagulants.
Onions
1/2 cup serving onion = 3 mg sodium, 116 mg potassium, 3 mg phosphorus
It is an excellent option to add to a kidney-friendly diet because it not only helps to improve the flavor of foods but also has little sodium. Since reducing salt intake can be challenging, using onions can be a smart choice to better the flavor. Frying onions and garlic in olive oil make your foods more delicious without compromising kidney health.
Further, onions are a good source of vitamin C, manganese, and B vitamins, and contain prebiotic fiber, which helps maintain a healthy digestive tract.
Red bell peppers
1/2 cup serving red bell pepper = 1 mg sodium, 88 mg potassium, 10 mg phosphorus
Bell peppers are high in nutrients, and unlike many other vegetables, they are low in potassium and also is rich in vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant. Small red bell pepper can provide the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. They are also rich in vitamin A, a valuable nutrient for optimal function of the immune system because kidney disease patients often experience impaired immune function.
Cauliflower
1/2 cup serving green cabbage = 6 mg sodium, 60 mg potassium, 9 mg phosphorus
Cauliflower is a nutritious vegetable and a good source of many nutrients, including vitamins C, K, and folate, also is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, such as indoles. The folic acid and fiber in cauliflower help strengthen and cleanse the kidneys. Furthermore, it helps the liver to neutralize toxins in the body.
Red grapes
1/2 cup serving red grapes = 1 mg sodium, 88 mg potassium, 4 mg phosphorus
This delicious fruit provides many various nutrients to the body. Red grapes are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants called flavonoids. Flavonoids protect the body from harmful free radicals and can affect kidney function. Red grapes are rich in Resveratrol, which acts as an antioxidant. Resveratrol has many benefits for heart health and protection against diabetes. They are low in potassium, phosphorus, and sodium, which can help reduce some kidney diseases, especially kidney stones.
Olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil = less than 1 mg sodium, less than 1 mg potassium, 0 mg phosphorus
It is an excellent source of healthy fats without phosphorus, which makes it a suitable option for people with kidney disease. Most of the fat content in olive oil is a monounsaturated fat called oleic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. Also, monounsaturated fats are stable at high temperatures so olive oil can be a healthy choice for cooking.
Blueberries
1/2 cup serving fresh blueberries = 4 mg sodium, 65 mg potassium, 7 mg phosphorus
Blueberries are a source of many vitamins and minerals that are essential for the human body. They are rich in antioxidants. Blueberries contain anthocyanins, which are powerful antioxidants to prevent some diseases such as kidney problems.
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