{"id":82520,"date":"2020-03-12T19:28:22","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T13:58:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=82520"},"modified":"2020-03-12T19:29:18","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T13:59:18","slug":"foods-you-did-not-know-were-bad-for-your-kidney","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/food\/foods-you-did-not-know-were-bad-for-your-kidney","title":{"rendered":"Foods You Didn\u2019t Know Were Bad For Your Kidney"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Let’s take renal health seriously!<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kidney disease is spreading with great speed across the globe, and currently, 850 million people are suffering from this life-threatening disease worldwide. The World Kidney Day 2020 is being observed today, to raise awareness on how to keep the kidney healthy. The theme of 2020 is \u201cKidney Health for Everyone Everywhere \u2013 from Prevention to Detection an Equitable Access to Care.<\/p>\n

Kidney disease a global issue<\/h2>\n

Chronic kidney disease is increasing by the day, and it is estimated that it is the 6th deadliest disease globally responsible for more than 2.4 million deaths every year. Besides this, over 10 per cent people in the world are affected by renal ailments.<\/p>\n

Significance of World Kidney Day<\/h1>\n

The day was celebrated for the first time in 2006. In the beginning, 66 countries came on one platform. At present, the participant number has gone up to 88, which is a significant improvement.<\/p>\n

During our day, we intake a lot which can swing from healthy greens to plain junk food. The cycle continues and we keep functioning as usual. But, are any of those foods acting like a slow poison? The ones which do you no visible harm now but are gradually working up bigger and greater damage, especially for your kidneys. Apparently, there are many kidney damaging foods, which are part of our everyday diet, that weaken its functioning with time.<\/p>\n

Let’s look at all those sly ones and minimise their consumption, if not completely get rid of them.<\/h2>\n

(please click Next\u00a0 > to know the names)<\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Peanuts<\/h1>\n
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Peanuts<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ouch! I know this is a favourite for both health enthusiasts and peanuts lovers in general. Its list of nutritional benefits is also long. But peanuts can be bad news at times as well, especially for those with a weakly functioning kidney. Peanuts have oxalates \u2013 stuff which kidney stones are made up of. Not all stones though. But, calcium oxalate kidney stones are, by and large, very common, as per the reports of the National Kidney Foundation. And, in case, you had a kidney stone of the same type in the past, you must avoid these legume crops at all costs! And, yes, moderate consumption is recommended for those who believe their renal health is okay.<\/p>\n

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2. Avocados<\/h1>\n
\"Avocados\"<\/a>
Avocados<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another surprise. Isn’t this the fruit everybody keeps praising for its great effects on our heart, eyes, and skin? Well, it is, but there’s baggage, too. You get lots of potassium from this fruit. A little too much, apparently. For those who are already battling kidney disease, this fruits is totally off the limits. Potassium, in addition to sodium, in the right proportions is central to the proper working of kidneys. A little excess of the either and your kidneys land in troubled waters. Hyperkalemia – this is the name of the disease which you get if you have an excess of potassium in your blood. Slow heart rate, numbness, weakness, and nausea are common symptoms.<\/p>\n

The best advice for those who are not diagnosed with a renal condition is to take this creamy delicious fruit in moderation.<\/p>\n

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3. Canned Vegetables<\/h1>\n
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Canned Vegetables<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What balance was previously disturbed by potassium is now messed up by the sodium. The canned vegetable can really put your kidneys on shaky grounds. Fresh vegetables and even frozen ones are completely fine though. However, with the canned ones, the whole dynamics are changed. These contain high levels of sodium which makes it then difficult for your kidney to clear your bloodstream off the excess fluids. Nevertheless, if you are left with no other option than to have the canned vegetables, just rinse them thoroughly with water to wash away as much sodium as you can. Then cook them. And nobody would get hurt.<\/p>\n

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4. Caffeine<\/h1>\n
\"Caffeine<\/a>
Caffeine<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This must be a jolt for those who rely on their morning cup to get their kicks. Since caffeine is a diuretic (a mild one), it affects the kidney’s ability to absorb water. However, in moderation, this won’t mess up with kidneys’ capacity to access water to get their work done. Nevertheless, researches indicate that long-term caffeine intake can kick up the risk of kidney stones. And, it is worse for those who have chronic kidney diseases.<\/p>\n

In addition, caffeine consumption should be taken with due thought, if one has the problem of high blood pressure.<\/p>\n

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5. Salt<\/h1>\n
\"Salt<\/a>
Salt<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We’ll start right away with why it is bad. When you take excess salt, there gets an excess of it in your bloodstream as well. And, kidney’s job is to keep it balanced. So, what it does is retain water in order to keep the salt’s concentration dilute in the blood. And, this puts unnecessary burden over it. For a day, it can manage for sure. For two, it can take that. But, when your regular diet is like that \u2013 having too much salt \u2013 you’re practically asking for kidney disease.<\/p>\n

Talking about the long run, the nephrons of the kidney can get damaged, too, in the process. These are microscopic structures crucial for filtering waste. Just way too much damage.<\/p>\n

So, let’s hit the problem upfront and see from where can you get unwarranted quantities of salt. Well, anywhere from table salt to processed foods \u2013 these contain a ton of it, by the way. Salt is the spice of life! Avoiding it WILL be difficult. So, our advice? Stick to fresh foods and keep the salt sprinkling limited, whenever possible.<\/p>\n

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6. Meat<\/h1>\n
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Meat<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Meat is a giant source of protein. Proteins which build out muscles’ health and are important for various growth processes. That’s great. But, not so much for kidneys. Apparently, metabolising them is one of the hardest things our kidneys do. Organ meat especially, like liver, put huge pressure on the kidneys. These kinds of meats contain loads of purine which stimulates the formation of uric acid. This acid is processed usually by kidneys only. And, if they are overwhelmed too much, you might end up with kidney stones. A diet which is rich with animal-based proteins also puts one at the risk of developing stones. That’s why it is generally advised for people with renal diseases to avoid high protein diets. And, for those who want to keep a healthy kidney for life should take these foods in a restraint manner.<\/p>\n

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7. Sugar<\/h1>\n
\"Sugar<\/a>
Sugar<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sure, sugar looks all innocent and ‘sweet’ in the face, but it can, too, harm your precious twos. Because, here’s a chain link going on. Sugar leads to obesity. Obesity leads to an increased risk of diabetes and high blood pressure. And, these two are major causes of kidneys diseases. Those who have bad renal health should totally do away with it. And, those who are on the other side of the fence, it’d be better if they choose to be cautious from now on.<\/p>\n

Processed sugar has a way to sneak in our diets through breakfast cereals, desserts, condiments, and white bread. When you can, try to give these a miss. Always look at the ingredient list when you are buying packaged foods and avoid as much as possible if it says sugar. I know it’s hard, borderline impossible, to eliminate sugar from your life. But, you’ll get brownie points for trying (from your kidney!). The mantra is the less the better.<\/p>\n

Lastly, one easy-peasy shortcut to keep your kidneys healthy. Something so easy everyone can and should do. The trick is to stay hydrated. Drink 1.5 to 2 litres of water daily (barring those who have kidney issue. Those with kidney function issues should minimise their fluid intake). This will also prevent kidney stones.<\/p>\n

Now that you know so much about foods that can be bad for your two very important organs, you might not throw the caution to the wind easily the next time!<\/p>\n

Tips for healthy kidney:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Exercise regularly and spend a busy life. Apart from this, avoid excessive fatty products like brown rice, canned food, whole wheat bread, and so on.<\/li>\n
  2. Try to keep your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol level under control. Its fluctuation leads to kidney-related disease.<\/li>\n
  3. An annual check-up is essential.<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid smoking and over-drinking of alcohol as these two are the world\u2019s number one cause of kidney failure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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