7 foods that help reduce blood pressure, blood lipids and protect the kidneys

HẠ MÂY (Theo aboluowang) |

To reduce blood pressure and blood lipids, we should eat some foods that help protect the kidneys.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers contain up to 90% water, are rich in vitamins A, C, K and a large amount of fiber. This food helps increase hydration and kidney health, creating a feeling of fullness for a long time and low in calories, making it very suitable for people with obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.

Cucumbers also contain quercetin, which has a good diuretic effect and helps prevent urinary tract infections; can eliminate excess uric acid and other urene in the body, help prevent kidney stones, gout...

Onions

Onions are rich in sulfides and flavonoids, have strong antioxidant properties, have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, hypoglycemic, low-pressure, and lower cholesterol effects.

Garlic

Garlic can enhance flavor and reduce salt intake. Garlic also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Alicin in garlic can also boost immunity, kill bacteria and prevent many types of kidney diseases, especially beneficial for patients with kidney disease due to high blood pressure.

Olive oil

To prevent high blood fat from developing into high blood pressure, heart disease and kidney failure early, you should consume many healthy oils such as olive oil rich in monounsaturated fatty acids. Eating olive oil can significantly reduce the rate of heart disease, cancer, and kidney disease.

Apple

Apple is a low- potassium fruit that helps protect the kidneys. Apples are rich in plant chemicals such as polyphenols, chlorogenic acid, quercetin... which have antioxidant effects, are good for the kidneys, prevent cancer and prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Durian forest

Nerve wood is not only rich in fiber but also low in phosphorus and potassium, rich in calcium, iron, very suitable for kidney patients. High-fiber diets also help regulate blood lipids, promote bowel movements, lower blood pressure, thereby protecting the cardiovascular and kidney systems.

Kale

Kale is rich in calcium and potassium, which help remove salt and excess water from the body. For people with normal kidney function, this is a good choice to remove edema and improve high blood pressure.

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