5 beneficial foods for the kidneys

Maintaining a healthy weight is very important for the good condition of our kidneys , because overweight and obesity are risk factors to develop diseases that can damage these organs, points out the nutritionist Carmen Haro.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth, the specialist ofl Kellogg's Institute of Nutrition and Health (INSK)   It states that one way to prevent overweight is to eat a proper diet, which includes foods that help kidneys to eliminate toxins .

 

5 beneficial foods for the kidneys

Carmen Haro details that the foods that are recommended to take care of the health of the kidneys are those rich in calcium, like the following.

1. Milk and its low-fat derivatives
2. Vegetables such as lettuce, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, pumpkin, peas
3. Spices such as basil, thyme, cinnamon, parsley, oregano, garlic
4. Almonds, sesame seeds
5. Salmon, sardine, shrimp

It is essential that people drink water, as it is responsible for helping kidneys to eliminate toxins.

On the other hand, the nutritionist recommends to moderate the intake of foods such as chocolate, tea and cola, because their content of phosphate contribute to the production of kidney stones .

If we have a feeding healthy, that includes the greatest variety of foods, as well as the decrease in the intake of fats, proteins of animal origin, not only we will take care of the health of the kidneys, but our quality of life. And you, how do you take care of your kidneys?


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