Drink moderately, not completely replace filtered water
If you like brown rice water, you can use a moderate amount in the morning, but it should not be considered the only source of water in the day. Professor Ma Guansheng, Head of the Health and Drinking Water Committee of the China Nutrition Association, Professor of Public Health School, Peking University, said that drinking enough water helps maintain hydration and normal physiological functions. He recommends taking the initiative to drink water, dividing it into many times a day instead of waiting for thirst to drink.
Don't give too much sugar
Some people have a habit of adding sugar, honey or condensed milk to brown rice water for easy drinking. However, if used regularly, the amount of added sugar can increase energy intake and is not beneficial for weight and blood sugar control.
Professor Jia Weiping, an expert from Shanghai No. 6 People's Hospital, emphasized that weight control needs to combine reasonable eating and exercise; limiting sugary drinks is also part of a healthy lifestyle.
People with kidney disease should not self-medicate too much.
Brown rice contains fiber and many nutrients, but people with kidney disease need to pay attention to the total amount of potassium, phosphorus, protein and water intake depending on the stage of the disease.
According to Xinhua, Dr. Luu Lap Quan, a nephrology specialist at Peking University People's Hospital, recommends that people with kidney diseases should avoid a diet that is too high in salt, protein and purines; the diet should be adjusted to suit their health condition.
Simple use is best
If you do not have kidney disease and want to use brown rice water, you can roast brown rice moderately, boil it with water and then filter it to drink. No need to cook too thick or drink in large quantities. In particular, brown rice water should not be considered a "detoxification" method or a substitute for medication.
In addition, it is necessary to maintain a low-salt diet, control weight, exercise regularly and sleep enough. These factors are more practical for kidney health.
People with chronic kidney disease, kidney failure, edema, oliguria or undergoing hemodialysis should ask their doctor about the amount of water and appropriate diet. Drinking too much water in some cases of impaired kidney function can cause imbalance of water and electrolytes.
Therefore, if you want to drink brown rice water in the morning, consider this as a supplement, not a "kidney tonic". Kidney function protection still needs to be based on a balanced diet, drinking appropriate water and good control of underlying diseases.
