• May 8, 2024

A diet rich in fats, sugars and poor in fruits and vegetables, coupled with overweight and obesity, are some of the triggers of permanent damage to your kidneys. If you do not change those bad habits you raise the risk of suffering from several kidney diseases, including cancer, stones and insufficiency.

According to an article in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, to prevent kidney damage it is important to avoid the following habits:

1. Consume refreshment

The excess of this carbonated drink is the cause of the appearance of kidney stones, which prevent the proper functioning of the kidneys and as a result an adequate purification of the organism.
  

2. Eat protein foods

Increase the effort of the kidneys to eliminate fats and proteins from your body. The worst are those found in red meat; its consumption should be moderate.

3. Eat little water

Low consumption favors the appearance of kidney damage and urinary tract infections. Ingesting around 2 liters per day contributes to the elimination of waste and prevents the formation of stones or stones.

4. Eat foods with a lot of potassium

This mineral is harmful if consumed in excess. It contains substances that are not completely eliminated and accumulate in the blood, so they can be dangerous for the kidney.
 

5. High blood pressure

Hypertension damages a number of organs, including the kidneys. It is advisable to reduce the consumption of salt in the meals, since in excess it favors the retention of liquids and the increase of the arterial pressure.
 

6. Smoking without moderation

This is a high impact factor in terms of kidney damage. In fact, those who smoke have a risk up to three times higher to develop alterations; higher even when they have hypertension and diabetes.

7. Sedentary

Women who do not get to sit three hours a day are 30% less likely to develop chronic kidney disease, reveals a study from the University of Leicester.

Following a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and quitting smoking and drinking alcohol are some measures that prevent damage to your kidneys. Take it into account!