Semi Super Food for Kidney Health

Diet is incredibly significant for kidney health. What we eat can cause, prevent, or help ease up pain and symptoms. Nutritionist recommend a diet that is specific for kidney patients, but there are a few foods that are loaded with nutrition, inferior in potassium, delicious, and are amazing for everyone. Therefore, add on these foods in your daily diet.

CABBAGE (Brassica oleracea)

• Cabbages are abundant in phytochemicals, vitamin K, vitamin C and fiber.
• This cruciferous vegetable is filling and nutritious and also a rich source of vitamin B6 and iron.
• It’s a low cost and low potassium food for the kidney health.
• Uncooked cabbage makes amazing addition to the dialysis diet.
• Good in salads, soups, or even alone with just salt and pepper.

CAULIFLOWER (Brassica oleracea)

• This cruciferous vegetable is rich in vitamin C, folic acid and fiber.
• It aids the body elimination of toxins, because of this the perfect option for kidney patients
• Uncooked, boiled, or in soups, this super food tastes great.

BLUEBERRY (Vaccinium corymbosum)

• These sweet berries are low in potassium and rich in antioxidants, act as an anti-inflammatory food that just occurs to taste delicious.
• These are abundant source of vitamin C; manganese, calcium and fiber.
• They may also aid protect the brain from some of the effects of aging.
• Blueberries help slow bone breakdown in rats due to Antioxidants.
• Obtain blueberries fresh, frozen or dried, and enjoy them in cereal or topped with whipped topping, in a healthy fruit smoothie.
• We can also drink blueberry juice.

GARLIC (Allium sativum)

• This provides a delicious flavor as well as nutritious with anti-inflammatory properties.
• Garlic helps prevent plaque from forming on the teeth, able to reduce cholesterol and inflammation.
• Garlic powder is an excellent alternative for garlic salt in the dialysis diet.

RED PEPPERS (Capsicum annuum)

• Red peppers are low in potassium but have good flavor.
• Adding red peppers in your recipes can add flavor and nutrition.

RED GRAPES (Vitis Vinifera)

• Flavonoids, which give grapes their red pigmentation.
• These flavonoids help to lower the risk of blood clots.
• Red grapes help to reduce inflammation and promote renal and kidney health.

OLIVE OIL (Olea europaea)

• This may significantly lower the risk of developing kidney disease.
• Naturally high in oleic acid and polyphenols, both anti-inflammatory
• Extra virgin olive oil has long been considered a kidney friendly food.
• The olive oil has a protection against the effect of oxidative stress induced by oxidant agent.

STRAWBERRY (Fragaria ananassa)

• The red pigmentation in strawberries comes from a substance called anthocyanin.
• They are Low in potassium and good source of vitamin C, manganese, and fiber.
• Due to the presence of anthocyanins and ellagitannins strawberries are good for improving kidney functioning.
• Its antioxidant properties help in protecting the body from oxidative damage.

FISH

Abundant in Omega-3 fatty acids, fish are great source of protein that boosts your kidney and heart health.

 What’s your favorite food with these ingredients in it? Tell us your favorite kidney friendly food.