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The kidneys are one of the human organs that have an important role, because they function to filter blood in the body. Later, the blood will be cleaned of toxic substances and impurities, then excreted from the body in the form of urine.
Therefore, it is important to take care of the kidneys to keep them healthy. You see, there are a number of kidney diseases that are dangerous to health, such as kidney stones, kidney failure, and kidney infections.
One way to keep your kidneys healthy is by consuming nutritious food. Eits, but there are a number of foods that should be avoided or not consumed too much because they can damage kidney function.
So, what are these foods? Check out the complete list below.
Foods that can damage the kidneys if consumed too much
There are several foods that should be reduced in consumption to maintain kidney health. Reported from various sources, the following is a list of foods:
1. Dairy Products
To maintain kidney health, detikers should reduce foods made from processed milk, for example cheese, ice cream and yogurt. Because milk contains high amounts of phosphorus.
Well, phosphorus can put pressure on the kidneys. Not only that, excess amounts of phosphorus in the body also cause other health problems, such as nausea, vomiting and shortness of breath.
2. Processed Meat
Do detikers often consume processed meat such as sausages? If so, you should consume less of these foods because they can threaten kidney health.
Reported by Healthline, processed meat contains quite high amounts of sodium. If you eat processed meat foods too often, this can disrupt kidney health and can cause various diseases.
3. Instant Food
Almost everyone likes instant food, because it is delicious and practical to make. However, there are a number of dangers that threaten if you consume instant food too often, one of which is to the kidneys.
This is because instant foods such as noodles, salty snacks or other processed foods contain quite high amounts of sodium. In fact, the National Kidney Foundation recommends not consuming more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day.
4. Butter
Food mixed with butter really does give a delicious taste. However, consuming butter regularly causes kidney function to decrease.
Quoting the Revere Health page, butter contains saturated fat which if consumed too much can increase the risk of kidney and heart disease. Therefore, reduce your consumption of butter, lard and shortening from now on.
5. Nuts
Consuming too many nuts is also not good for the kidneys. You see, nuts contain oxalate, a type of mineral found in kidney stones.
If you have previously experienced kidney stones, you should limit your intake of foods that contain high oxalates such as nuts. This also applies to detikers who are still healthy, so they should eat less nuts to prevent kidney stones.
6. Avocado
Avocados contain potassium, a mineral that controls nerve and muscle function. Potassium itself is useful for maintaining a regular heartbeat rhythm.
However, excess potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia) can cause kidney disease. In a number of cases, hyperkalemia can be found in patients with advanced kidney disease with symptoms such as nausea, weakness, and slow heart rate.
7. Potatoes
Potatoes are a food that many people like. Generally, Indonesian people often consume fried potatoes or mix them into other dishes, such as chicken soup.
Even though they are rich in nutrients, if you process potatoes by frying them, they can actually harm kidney health. This is because potatoes contain quite a lot of potassium, which needs to be avoided by patients with kidney disease.
However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t eat potatoes at all. To reduce the potassium content, detikers can soak or wash it in water before cooking. This method can reduce around 70% of the potassium content in potatoes.
That’s a discussion of seven foods that can damage kidney function if consumed too much. So, limit your food intake every day and don’t forget to balance it with regular exercise.
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2023-10-20 22:00:40
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