5 Foods To Improve Kidney Health

June 07, 2024 Image Credite: unsplash.com

[{"selector":"#anim-205c19bd-54b2-4cb6-84a7-8daca7b3a3ec [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(38.26771644584703%, 0, 0) translate(19.685039370078737%, -19.685038485278344%) scale(1.3937007874015748)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2177a22e-df17-48be-8ecc-dfb3a1ecce9a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d1c22d51-a84f-42fb-ba32-093350fb037c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c5c0c07c-d8a3-4c02-bbe9-6469a83c5597","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] Kidneys play a crucial role in filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood. Here are 5 foods that can help support kidney function and prevent kidney-related issues. Image Credite: unsplash.com

Blueberries

[{"selector":"#anim-96b64192-80d1-4f2b-b235-37f647235dbd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(19.812991924415666%, 0, 0) translate(19.685039370078737%, -19.685038485278344%) scale(1.3937007874015748)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4fa2e579-1c89-4741-8afd-51ce57fa9726","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d970ccf7-788c-468a-bc7e-0ddb815c3ed8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -1405.55598%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-545fd96a-5968-482d-8549-1f772fdf9ced","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-73cbdd1f-b152-4b7c-8c13-511dca8808ca","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e59bae4f-520f-4591-8f8d-4057e91f62d8","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a6f679fa-67ea-4ead-8c96-80ea8f31abbb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-72d617a8-b27d-4b17-bf92-4f4f3ac11141","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 563.24802%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Rich in antioxidants, particularly anthocyanins, blueberries help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the kidneys. They are also low in potassium, making them kidney-friendly. Image Credite: unsplash.com

Red Bell Peppers

[{"selector":"#anim-041b1588-de06-4c5a-a37a-d48d6d9914a5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(26.571522195937025%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fbb6504a-95a6-4d00-8665-65322f5b8901","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cb2ef0aa-e228-4f0b-ab4e-79b9f25f96a9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -1405.55598%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-270473db-d8eb-45fe-a6ef-39c9e311a369","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-57eeec41-7f66-4c04-bd1b-157b6fa3c600","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-de078899-8612-418e-8c77-1447502a754d","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e3bf66e6-357a-4644-aecb-90198b4b2a1c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-81070ee8-203f-456e-a3dd-9148927b4e71","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 563.24802%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Low in potassium and high in vitamins A, C, and B6, red bell peppers support overall kidney health. They also contain lycopene, an antioxidant that helps protect against certain cancers. Image Credite: unsplash.com

Kale

[{"selector":"#anim-2dd4f9bc-9c5e-4062-9963-2991ab5aa8c7 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(27.33123400361536%, 0, 0) translate(18.796992481203013%, -9.968102602290923%) scale(1.3759398496240602)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-300dcc4b-f18c-4c96-a34f-881b1ea3bc8b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-67fb2d30-df8c-495c-815b-79132a8a81d5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -1405.55598%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c3a7d10f-434f-43f6-a970-f7761d9e68b5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-54e70f22-6065-4ae8-be59-84112edc3c43","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-226e9d41-3e6d-4201-8db2-c0feaf449a4f","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f8bd68f8-b0b5-46dc-aa23-c587733252e3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9c5698e7-8ebf-4271-94fd-80dee5da02c1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 563.24802%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Packed with vitamins A and C, calcium, and antioxidants, kale supports detoxification and protects kidney cells from damage. It is also low in potassium, making it suitable for a kidney-friendly diet. Image Credite: unsplash.com

Apples

[{"selector":"#anim-e23d24fb-3c97-41bc-a56e-e99518f7d782 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(47.38135931689858%, 0, 0) translate(18.796992481203013%, -8.90009164622062%) scale(1.3759398496240602)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5dfdfc36-b32b-40f9-939a-e9a580fa726b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9fa80334-2eba-4026-8d6a-9a210a70e62d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -1405.55598%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5d88c534-2492-4494-a233-fd4264dbe8b0","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-50da345a-aa0e-422e-8483-21afd326f33f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7196f56c-1f88-4bd5-bcd9-e870c87751f4","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-451087f3-2371-451d-bc0f-9b454952ba20","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-92725308-d3ca-44b5-87cd-07c50ab0a242","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 563.24802%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] High in fibre and anti-inflammatory properties, apples help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of kidney damage. They are also low in potassium and beneficial for heart health. Image Credite: unsplash.com

Garlic

[{"selector":"#anim-f4b3dda8-9bba-4113-b840-e177b2c9cd7b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(30.578610154789775%, 0, 0) translate(18.796992481203013%, -8.90009164622062%) scale(1.3759398496240602)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1c06c511-1de2-4fc7-bfcf-0fc6533b6ce7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-61f95f57-2ccf-405f-b1c9-573d7fac3891","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -1405.55598%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-42c88032-db10-4535-89fd-fe866e45e9d2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-115.18988%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-dc730885-9bd1-4765-a77e-e3911cc1b6c6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1a91a8c6-4e44-4e4b-a6b1-ab50941ef842","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.15)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1e5d2521-539a-4e39-85d9-6293cec39484","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ab99dbc4-0da0-4043-bfad-ff540a8bb6b8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 563.24802%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Garlic offers anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which help reduce kidney inflammation and improve overall kidney function. It also helps lower blood pressure, reducing the strain on kidneys. Image Credite: unsplash.com

5 Best Zero-Calorie Foods

[{"selector":"#anim-b884e529-3e2e-49ad-af2e-24e2ab1e1007 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(30.578610154789775%, 0, 0) translate(18.796992481203013%, -8.90009164622062%) scale(1.3759398496240602)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7b85d1c2-b21b-41b1-9092-0d5dcbe8399d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bde0a642-150b-47f1-bd10-6d27587a7407","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, -121.75118%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b417e478-7b71-4cb1-bd6c-ed5dbe0d4fc6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9d0945d8-4d37-4220-b03f-b99c0e3f719a","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 563.24802%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Image Credite: unsplash.com Continue Reading