Healthy Food for Kidney

    According to WHO( world health organisation), 10% of people of the world are suffering from kidney diseases. The kidney is a small but very important part of our body. The work of the kidney in our body is filtering waste products in blood, balancing fluids in the body, producing urine etc. There are common reasons for kidney diseases like diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and smoking. Unconstrained high blood pressure and blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the kidney. High potassium, phosphorus and sodium can also cause kidney damage. 

     Let's go to know the best foods for kidney health which are low in potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. 

1. Cauliflower: 

      Cauliflower contains vitamin c, vitamin k and vitamin b folate. It is also full of anti-inflammatory compounds and is an excellent source of fibre. Cauliflower is low potassium food as compared to potato.

Cooked Cauliflower of 124g contains:

Sodium:19 mg

Potassium    :176mg

Phosphorus :40mg

2. Blueberries:

        Blueberries contain nutrients and antioxidants. Blueberries are sweet and sour which contain antioxidants like anthocyanins, to protect from heart diseases, cancer, cognitive decline and diabetes. They are low in sodium. 

148 g of fresh Blueberries contains:

Sodium :1.5mg

Potassium: 114mg

Phosphorus:18mg

3.Sea Bass:

         Sea Bass contains high-quality protein and healthy fats like omega-3s. It reduces inflammation and helps to reduce the risk of cognitive decline, depression, and anxiety. Sea Bass contains low phosphorus than other fishes or seafood. 

Cooked Sea bass of 85g contains

Sodium:74mg

Potassium,:279mg

Phosphorus:211mg

4. Red Grapes

        Red Grapes are to be small in size, delicious and also contains a to of nutrients. Red grapes are high in vitamin C and antioxidants are known as flavonoids to reduce inflammation. They are high in resveratrol, a type of flavonoid good for heart health and protect against diabetes and cognitive decline. Red grapes are kidney-friendly.

75 grams of Red grapes contain:

Sodium: 1.5mg

Potassium :144mg

Phosphorus: 15mg

5.Pineapple

       Pineapple is sweet and contains low potassium which reduces kidney damage. Pineapple is rich in fibre, manganese, vitamin C, and bromelain reduces inflammation.

165g of Pineapple contains:

Sodium :2mg

Potassium :180mg

Phosphorus:13mg     

6.Turnips

       Turnips are kidney-friendly vegetables. It is low in potassium and replacement for vegetables that are high in potassium like potatoes.

      Turnips are root vegetables and contain fibre and vitamin c. They are also a decent source of vitamin B6and manganese. 

      Turnips are eaten by roasting or boiling. It is the best healthy side dish.

Cooked Turnips of 78 g contain

Sodium :12.5mg

Potassium:138mg

Phosphorus:20mg

7.Olive Oil

         Olive oil is healthy and contains fats and phosphorus-free. Olive oil contains high healthy calories that make the kidney healthy. Monounsaturated fat like oleic acid present in olive oil has anti-inflammatory are stable in high temperature also.

13.5g of Olive oil contains

Sodium :0.3mg

Potassium: 0.1mg

Phosphorus :0mg

    Olive oil is the best oil for all health issue in our body.