The kidneys play an important role in filtering the blood, eliminating toxins and maintaining water - electrolyte balance in the body. However, a diet high in salt, processed foods, and a sedentary lifestyle can impair kidney function.
A diet rich in antioxidants and diuretic can help detoxify the kidneys, helping this organ function more effectively.
Here are 5 smoothies that help support natural kidney detoxification.
Watermelon - lemon smoothie
Watermelon contains more than 90% water and has a diuretic effect, helping to increase the excretion of toxins through urine.
Lemon is rich in citrate, which helps prevent kidney stones by reducing the crystallization of calcium oxalate.
How to make: 1 cup watermelon
1/2 water-squeezed lemon
1/2 cup of filtered water
Blend and drink fresh in the morning.
Celery - pineapple smoothie
Celery is one of the vegetables with strong natural diuretic properties, helping to stimulate the kidney detoxification process.
Pineapple contains bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme that helps reduce inflammation in the kidneys and improve protein digestion.
According to research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN), pineapple can help reduce the risk of kidney stone formation.
How to do:
1 celery branch
1/2 cup fresh pineapple
1/2 cup of filtered water
Blend and drink before meals.
Blueberry - banana smoothie
Blueberries are one of the fruits rich in anthocyanin, an antioxidant that helps protect kidney cells from damage caused by free radicals.
According to the National kidney Federation (NKF), blueberries also help reduce inflammation and improve kidney function. Bananas are rich in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure, thereby reducing the burden on the kidneys.
How to do:
1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1/2 banana
1/2 cup almond milk
Blend and drink for breakfast.
Carrot - ginger smoothie
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which helps reduce inflammation and protect kidney function. Ginger has strong anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce oxidative stress in the kidneys.
According to research published in the International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition (IJFSN), ginger has the effect of improving the filtering ability of the kidneys and preventing damage caused by toxins.
How to do:
1 medium-sized carrot
1 slice of fresh ginger
1/2 cup orange juice
Blend and drink in the morning.
Avocado - flaxseed smoothie
Avocado is rich in unsaturated fats that help reduce inflammation, while flaxseeds contain omega-3 fatty acids, which help reduce the risk of kidney damage. According to the American Institute of Applied Medicine (AIM), omega-3 helps improve blood flow to the kidneys and effectively reduce inflammation.
How to do:
1/2 avocado
1 teaspoon of ground flaxseed
1/2 cup almond milk
Blend and drink for breakfast.
