How To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Jun 28, 2018

Healthy kidneys are essential for the body, as they clean the blood, maintain electrolyte balance, and remove waste products from the body. In addition, kidneys are responsible for the production of a hormone known as erythropoietin, which is needed to encourage the growth of new red blood cells. 

Maintaining this healthy lifestyle is important because an unhealthy diet and lifestyle can cause damage to organs including the kidneys. For instance, those with high blood pressure and diabetes have an increased risk of kidney failure. Keeping your kidneys healthy requires sticking to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and ceasing smoking, and avoiding the long-term use of certain pain medications.

Make sure to drink lots of water to help your kidney function optimally. For most people, the right amount of water for their kidney health is four to six glasses per day. Diet is another huge part of kidney health. Choose nutritious foods that are low in sodium, like fresh veggies. Try to keep your sodium and sugar intake low, as these are linked to conditions that are related to kidney failure.

All the information needed to see if a food is good for your diet can be found on the nutrition label. Protein is another important consideration for kidney focused foods. Protein is often found in meats, nuts, beans, and eggs, and is used by the body to grow and heal.

Fulfill your recommended amount of protein daily and get it from lean meats, chicken, and plant-based proteins.

So don't forget to exercise regularly, eat healthy foods like fresh veggies and lean meats, stop smoking and drink plenty of water to keep your kidneys functioning optimally.

Pass on this important information to your friends and loved ones so that they can look after their kidneys too. 

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!