The kidneys are two important organs that are located at the bottom of the rib cage on either side of the spine. They do a lot of important things for health, like filtering waste and extra fluid out of the body and getting rid of it through urine. Here are some foods that Healthline says people over 50 should avoid to keep their kidneys healthy......READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
Fruits with a lot of potassium.
Most fruits are healthy and full of vitamins and minerals. People with renal disease and diabetes, on the other hand, may need to limit their intake of certain fruits, especially those high in sugar and potassium.
When you have a kidney disease, your body can’t get rid of potassium as well as it should. This can cause your blood potassium levels to rise, which is called hyperkalemia. If this illness isn’t treated, it can make you tired, weaken your muscles, cause problems with your heart, and even kill you. Potassium is found in foods like bananas, avocados, apricots, kiwis, and oranges.
2. Dried fruits.
Using different methods, water is taken out of the fruit to make dried fruit. This makes small, dense fruits that are full of nutrients and energy. People with kidney disease or diabetes shouldn’t eat dried fruits because they are high in sugar and minerals like potassium.
3. Dairy.
There are a lot of vitamins and minerals in dairy. They are also a good source of protein and phosphate and potassium that come from the earth. But when people with kidney disease eat too much dairy along with other foods high in phosphorus, it can be bad for their bones.
4. Fruit juices.
If you have diabetes or kidney disease, don’t drink fruit juice or other drinks with a lot of sugar.
A lot of the time, these drinks have a lot of added sugar, which can quickly raise your blood sugar. This is a problem because diabetes makes it harder for your body to absorb sugar, and high blood sugar levels can cause a number of health problems.
5. Meats that have been changed in some way.
Meats are dried, salted, cured, smoked, or treated in other ways to make them taste better, feel better, and last longer. Processed meats have a lot of sodium because they are often salted. People with diabetes and kidney disease should avoid foods that are high in sodium because too much sodium puts a lot of stress on the kidneys.