The kidneys play an important role in filtering blood, regulating blood pressure and balancing electrolytes. However, modern lifestyle, eating salty foods, drinking less water, and overusing painkillers cause the kidneys to overwork. To protect the kidneys, in addition to adjusting lifestyle, adding cool dishes, natural diuretic is an effective and safe method.
According to Healthline and Medical News Today, one of the easy-to-make soups that can support good kidney detoxification is om - gotu - squash soup.
Benefits of each ingredient:
Omeas (scented fruit): Has mild diuretic properties, which help eliminate toxins accumulated in the kidneys. According to traditional medicine, om rau also helps reduce stones and soothe the urinary tract.
Gotu kola: Rich in triterpenoids - anti-inflammatory substances and protect kidney tissue from damage caused by oxidative stress. Gotu kola also supports blood circulation and cools the liver and kidneys.
Squash: Urinary fiber, low in calories, supports the excretion of uric acid and waste. Squash is also rich in water and fiber, which helps reduce the blood filtration pressure on the kidneys.
How to prepare:
Wash all the ingredients. Squeeze the gotu kola and om, the squash is thinly sliced.
Boil about 1 liter of water, add the squash and cook for 5 minutes.
Continue to add gotu kola and om mo, season with stewed salt or plant seasoning seeds. Turn off the heat after 35 minutes.
Eat soup for lunch or dinner, eat hot. Can be stored in cold for the whole day, should not be left overnight.
Note:
Do not consume pennywort continuously for long periods of time if you have problems with blood clotting or are pregnant.
Drinking enough water every day is a necessary condition for the soup to promote detoxification effects.
