Cucumber juice
Cucumbers contain up to 95% water, are moderately rich in potassium, especially flavonoids and cucurbitacin, active ingredients that have anti-inflammatory, diuretic and kidney-refining effects.
Cucumber juice helps increase urine output, supporting uric acid excretion, thereby reducing the risk of kidney stones and renal inflammation.
Simple way: Peel 1 cucumber, squeeze the juice, which can be combined with 1 slice of lemon and a few mint leaves to enhance the flavor and cooling effect.
Celery juice
Celery is a vegetable that contains a lot of apigenin and luteoline - compounds with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Celery also helps regulate blood pressure, an important factor in keeping the kidneys healthy.
Adding celery juice to your diet helps reduce urinary tract protein in people with early-stage kidney failure.
Note, for people at high risk of oxalate kidney stones, you should use a steamed celery before squeezing to reduce the amount of free oxalate.
Blueberry juice
Blueberries are one of the fruits recommended by the International Nephrological Society (ISN) for kidney patients because they contain anthocyanins, antioxidants that help reduce thick tissue inflammation and protect the endothelial capillary vessel layer.
Blueberries also help prevent urinary tract infections, the leading cause of kidney complications, especially in women.
How to make: 1⁄2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, squeeze with a little filtered water and pure honey. Drink 2-3 times a week for optimal results.
Pineapple juice
Pineapple contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that has anti-inflammatory effects, reduces tissue swelling and improves the filtering process of the kidneys.
Supplementing bromelain from pineapple juice can reduce renal tissue inflammation and support excretion function in people at risk of kidney damage due to diabetes.
Pineapple also has a relatively low potassium content compared to other fruits such as bananas or oranges, so it is suitable for patients with mild to moderate chronic kidney disease.
Apple juice
Apples are a source of soluble fiber (pectin) and malic acid, which can support kidney filtering and reduce metabolic burden.
According to the WHO, people who regularly consume fresh apples or unsweetened apple juice have more stable levels of creatinine in the blood and urine, while reducing the risk of high blood pressure - the leading cause of chronic kidney failure.
Prioritize apple juice from fresh apples, no added sugar, no bottled apple juices with preservatives.
