New Delhi: To keep the body healthy, it is important to keep the rest of the body parts also healthy. Like heart, liver and lungs, it is important to keep kidney healthy. It is the filter of the body, which removes toxic substances from the body. it
Filters blood in the body and helps balance electrolytes. Healthy food is very important to keep kidneys healthy. If you include wrong things in your diet then you can become a victim of kidney related diseases. Here are five things you should avoid.
1. Bananas
Bananas contain high amounts of potassium. But it contains less sodium. But to avoid kidney problems, one should avoid consuming banana in daily diet.
2. Fried Potatoes
If you like to eat packaged potatoes like chips or French fries, then these are not good for your kidneys. To avoid kidney related problems, avoid eating fried food. If you have any kidney disease then avoid eating potatoes because they contain high amount of potassium, which is not good for the kidneys.
3. Caffeinated things
Coffee, tea, soda contain caffeine, which puts pressure on the kidneys. Caffeine increases blood flow, blood pressure and stress on the kidneys. Consuming too much caffeine can cause kidney stones.
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Consuming excess sodium increases blood pressure, which puts pressure on the kidneys. Canned soups, processed meats, sauces, pizza, ketchup, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, pickles are high in salt.
5. Soda
Soda is high in sugar and low in nutritional value. Drinking two or more carbonated sodas per day can cause kidney problems. Both carbonated and energy drinks carry the risk of stone formation.
