10 Foods That Promote Your Kidney Health

How do you take care of your kidneys? Do you remember drinking plenty of water throughout the day? Do you control your blood pressure? These and many other aspects are essential to take care of kidney health. But the truth is that, sometimes, we do not pay enough attention to them and, in the long term, they can take their toll on us.

Next, we will tell you which are the best foods to include in your diet, in order to take better care of these vital organs.

1. The red pepper

• Red bell peppers are very low in potassium and are an excellent combination in our salads. Their greatest benefit is that they are incredibly rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, and essential vitamins such as B6 or folic acid.
• They are a natural source of antioxidants.

2. Cabbage or cabbage

• As you already know, cruciferous vegetables are very healthy. They are very rich in vitamins and minerals, in phytochemicals and antioxidants and fight, in turn, against free radicals.
• Cabbages and cabbages are also natural sources of vitamin K, vitamin C, and fiber.
• An advice? Eat them raw! Best in small pieces in a salad.

3. Garlic

• Garlic is a natural antibiotic due to its microbial action and helps reduce inflammation.
• Its greatest benefit for our kidney health is that it can serve as a substitute for salt. How about sprinkling it over our meals starting today? It is healthier, do not hesitate.

4. Onion

• Onion is a great antioxidant.  You can take it in small pieces in your salads and even drink the resulting water when you cook them.
• It has hardly any potassium and is believed to be a good source of chromium, an excellent mineral for supporting our kidney health.

5. Apples

• As you already know, apples are those medicinal fruits that do so much for our health. They are able to help reduce cholesterol, take care of our heart health, regulate our blood pressure …
• Apples have a very outstanding amount of nutrients, fiber and antioxidant compounds, hence we recommend eating an apple every day for your breakfast.

6. Blueberries

• We know that it is not always easy to buy natural blueberries in our stores but, if possible, do not hesitate to make yourself a natural juice twice a week.
• Blueberries help us prevent infections, especially from bacteria that lodge in the bladder.

7. Red grapes

• Red grapes, in addition to being exquisite, have a large amount of flavonoids that give them their dark color.
• They are perfect for taking care of our heart, preventing oxidation and reducing blood clots.

• One of the most fundamental elements of red grapes is, without a doubt, resveratrol, a flavonoid that takes care of the muscle cells of the blood vessels, promoting circulation.

8. Egg whites

• Egg whites are pure protein and, in addition, they provide us with essential amino acids that take care of our kidney health.

9. Olive oil

• Olive oil is a natural source of oleic acid and, in addition, a great anti-inflammatory rich in antioxidants and polyphenols. Remember to always include it in your dishes.

10. The blue fish

• Few things can be healthier than eating oily fish two to three times a week. A delicious serving of baked salmon, or some sardines, or a mackerel in a vinaigrette, or a little tuna, or anchovies, or trout … Whatever you like best or what best suits your pocket.
• Oily fish is rich in Omega 3 fats,  which act as good anti-inflammatories, ideal for reducing bad cholesterol and improving our kidney and heart health. Remember it!

Take care of your kidney health

In addition to maintaining a balanced diet with the foods that we have mentioned, it is important that you hydrate well throughout the day. In general, it is advisable to drink between a liter and a half and two of water a day. 

Also, remember to reduce your salt intake, exercise daily for at least 30 minutes and visit your doctor regularly. All this will help you enjoy a better quality of life and healthy and strong kidneys.