{"id":18606,"date":"2015-05-14T04:40:08","date_gmt":"2015-05-14T04:40:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/?p=18606"},"modified":"2020-05-15T16:52:25","modified_gmt":"2020-05-15T11:22:25","slug":"9-everyday-foods-that-show-your-kidneys-your-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/9-everyday-foods-that-show-your-kidneys-your-love","title":{"rendered":"9 Everyday foods that show your kidneys your love"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"4a90ee8f0cea4b4c96057cc051b7c66d\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/consultant\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-1.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<p>The kidneys in the body play the important task of flushing out harmful toxins from our body. Hence, it is imperative that we take good care of them. One way to do that is to eat foods that boost kidney health and function. Accordingly, here are some foods that provide the kidneys with the required amount of nutrients for health and proper function.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>Red Bell Peppers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18681\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eat-Red-Bell-Peppers.jpg\" alt=\"eat Red Bell Peppers\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eat-Red-Bell-Peppers.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eat-Red-Bell-Peppers-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Red bell peppers are very rich natural sources of Vitamins A and C that are needed by the kidney for daily function. So consider adding a small amount of these peppers to your regular diet in order to keep your kidneys healthy. Just ensure that you don\u2019t overcook the bell peppers as this will get rid of all the nutrients in it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Garlic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18672\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eating-Garlic.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful woman eating garlic.\" width=\"600\" height=\"409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eating-Garlic.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eating-Garlic-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Garlic is a powerful antibacterial agent that can flush out harmful bacteria from the kidneys. Garlic is also considered as a cleanser and flushes out all kinds of bacteria and germs from the body. In addition to boosting kidney health, this will help improve overall health as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cauliflower <\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18673\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/holding-Cauliflower.jpg\" alt=\"holding Cauliflower\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/holding-Cauliflower.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/holding-Cauliflower-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cauliflower is a wonderful kidney-super food that is loaded with Vitamin C. It also contains fiber and folate, as well as certain compounds that neutralize the toxic substances in your body. This would thus, prevent fewer toxins from piling up in the kidneys. You can either eat raw cabbage or choose to include it in the salad or dip you eat on a daily basis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cabbage<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18674\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Cabbage.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful young girl with green cabbage\" width=\"530\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Cabbage.jpg 530w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Cabbage-265x300.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 530px) 100vw, 530px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Cabbage contains among other nutrients, several chemical compounds and phytochemicals that help break apart the free radicals, therefore placing fewer loads on the kidney to flush these toxins away. Cabbage also contains Vitamin C and K which help boost kidney health and function. Most important of all, cabbage contains very low levels of potassium and so, is considered as one of the best ever kidney-friendly foods available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Onion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18675\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eating-onion.jpg\" alt=\"eating onion\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eating-onion.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/eating-onion-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"4a90ee8f0cea4b4c96057cc051b7c66d\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/marketing\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/medical-tourism\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/12\/Medical-Tourism-Post-Ad-2.jpg\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Onions are a staple food in any kitchen and are usually used for seasoning. Like cabbage, they contain very low levels of potassium to maintain kidney health. They also contain equally high levels of antioxidants that would flush out harmful toxins from the body.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apples<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18676\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/apple-benefits.jpg\" alt=\"woman with apple\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/apple-benefits.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/apple-benefits-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Apples contain powerful anti-inflammatory properties that boost kidney health and function. They also help treat cholesterol, and are instrumental in protecting the body against heart diseases and cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Egg White<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18677\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Eat-eggs-123.jpg\" alt=\"Eat eggs 123\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Eat-eggs-123.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Eat-eggs-123-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Egg whites contain plenty of high quality protein. They comparatively have low levels of phosphorous and so, are the best foods for those on a kidney diet. Eating an egg white a day in the form of sandwiches, omelets, smoothies, salads and shakes can thus, keep your kidneys healthy and functioning well for many more years to come.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p>Fishes also contain very high levels of protein that can help improve kidney health significantly. It is recommended that you eat fish at least thrice a week to reap its benefits. Fishes like salmon, tuna, mackerel, rainbow trout and herring, etc. also contain high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids that help protect the body from several health ailments like kidney disease, heart disease and cancer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Olive Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18679\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Olive-Oil.jpg\" alt=\"Olive oil\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Olive-Oil.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Olive-Oil-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Many people have switched to olive oil for their cooking needs. In addition to lowering cholesterol levels and its associated risks, olive oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent that protects the body from toxins that cause oxidation and inflammation. So if you have not started using olive oil yet, start doing it. It is one of the best ways to improve kidney health with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drink lots of water<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18680\" src=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/health\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Drink-plenty-of-water-1.jpg\" alt=\"Drink plenty of water (1)\" width=\"600\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Drink-plenty-of-water-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/drprem.com\/globalhealthcare\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/2015\/05\/Drink-plenty-of-water-1-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, make it a point to drink lots and lots of water every day. This would help keep your body hydrated for longer periods. It would also help the kidneys flush out the harmful toxins in an easy and efficient manner.<\/p>\n<p>The kidneys help flush out harmful toxins from the body. 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