Here are 4 foods and drinks recommended by science that are beneficial for the kidneys.
Warm water mixed with honey and a few drops of lemon
A glass of warm water mixed with honey and lemon in the morning on an empty stomach can help activate the digestive system, while supporting the kidney's detoxification process. Honey is rich in antioxidants flavonoids and natural enzymes that have antibacterial properties. Lemon contains citric acid, which helps prevent kidney stones.
Citric acid in lemons helps increase the soluble thickness of calcium in the urine, thereby reducing the risk of calcium oxalate stones - the most common type of stone in kidney patients.
Honey also helps reduce mild inflammation in the kidney tubes, helping to improve natural filtering function.
Fresh blueberries or blueberry smoothies
Blueberries are rich in anthocyanin, a powerful group of antioxidants that can protect kidney cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Supplementing 1/2 cup of fresh blueberries in the morning helps reduce inflammatory markers in the blood and urine in people at risk of kidney failure.
Blueberries also have the effect of stabilizing blood pressure and controlling blood sugar, two main risk factors for chronic kidney disease.
Drinking blueberry smoothie (no sugar) on an empty stomach helps the body absorb anthocyanins more effectively and reduces oxidative stress throughout the body, a factor that contributes to kidney damage.
Dilute oatmeal porridge
Dilute oatmeal porridge, eaten on an empty stomach, is one of the easiest dishes to digest and is very friendly for people with kidney problems. Oatmeal contains beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that has been studied to help reduce blood cholesterol and stabilize blood sugar, thereby reducing the risk of damage to microchips in the kidneys.
In addition, oatmeal congee provides slow energy, not increasing the pressure of sudden renal couplets like foods rich in monounsaturate.
Cucumber juice
Cucumbers have a high water content (more than 95%), providing potassium and flavonoids to help diuretic gently and cool the body.
Drinking cucumber juice in the morning supports the process of excreting toxins through urine, helping to reduce pressure on the kidneys to process oxygen, ure and other metabolites.
Cucumber extract has the effect of reducing creatinine and ureine levels in the rat model with kidney damage, and has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
However, you should use sugar-free fresh juice, avoid using bottled or pre-mixed products with added sodium salt, which can increase blood pressure and harm the kidneys.
