What to Eat for a Healthy Kidney

Kidneys function to process and filter waste from the body through urine excretion. A poor diet may affect the ability of kidneys to do their jobs, which results in loss of efficiency and function in other body systems. So here are some tips for healthy eating:

Eating protein is good for kidney, make sure that you eat right amount of & good quality Protein is found mostly in meats and dairy products. Stick to lean protein sources such as white meats and fish and two to three servings of dairy products a day. Calories eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, and stay away from high carbohydrate diets that create fat deposits in the liver.

Watch the Salt stick to foods low in sodium such as natural fruits and dark green leafy vegetables. Avoid salting your food prior to serving and avoid canned soups that are often high in sodium, or salt. Excess salt in the system overworks the kidneys and leads to fluid retention.

Drink Lot of Water : Make sure that you drink lot of water. Our body depletes itself of water through urine,
sweat, and normal cellular activity. Lack of adequate water slows down our metabolism and interferes with healing, toxin removal, removal of old cells and replacement with new tissue. Therefore, drinking plenty of water is an important part of both daily life and toxic cleansing.



Validated by Dr. Sanjeev Gulati, Fortis Vasant Kunj
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