"Guard Your Kidneys and Savor Health: 7 Foods to Keep Kidney Diseases at Bay"

A water filter removes things from water that are harmful and our kidneys do the same.

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The kidneys filter the blood, removing toxins and excess fluid from the body while balancing the levels of potassium, sodium, and other nutrients.

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Along with this, the kidneys also make hormones that play an important role in everything from blood pressure to bone strength, in simple terms, the kidneys are essential.

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10 Signs of Kidney Disease

 According to an estimate, one in 10 people worldwide suffer from chronic kidney disease, which causes fluid and other materials to accumulate in the body.

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In this regard, poor dietary habits also play a role, but choosing the best diet for the kidneys can be important to keep this organ healthy.

 Learn about a few such foods that can be beneficial for good kidney health and prevent kidney diseases.

 Fish

Eating fish provides the body with protein while also containing omega-3 fatty acids.

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Common causes of kidney disease

 According to the US National Kidney Foundation, omega-3 fatty acids help lower levels of harmful fats in the blood and lower blood pressure.

 Cabbage

This vegetable is low in potassium and sodium while high in several nutrients including fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K, which are beneficial for the kidneys.

 Capsicum

Like cabbage, capsicums are rich in many nutrients, but low in potassium.

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blueberry

This fruit not only keeps the kidneys healthy but also repairs any damage.

 Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber, this fruit is very beneficial for health, eating it reduces swelling, improves bone health and reverses some of the problems caused by kidney diseases.

 Green leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables like spinach also provide the body with nutrients that are important for kidney health while also strengthening the immune system.

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 However, people suffering from kidney diseases should use these vegetables with the doctor's advice because they contain high amount of potassium.

 Olive Oil

Rich in antioxidants and healthy fatty acids, olive oil benefits the kidneys as well as overall health.

 A Harvard University study found that olive oil lowers cholesterol levels while reducing the risk of heart disease, dementia and some types of cancer.

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Garlic

Garlic contains special compounds called allicin that help improve kidney health.

 Onion

Like garlic, onions also contain certain compounds such as quercetin and sulfur that reduce the risk of various diseases, while also providing important nutrients to the body.

 Cabbage

Cabbage contains several nutrients including vitamins C, B, B, vitamin K and fiber.

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Thus, compounds are also part of this vegetable that neutralize certain toxins that help kidney function.

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 Egg whites

Eggs are high in protein, which is very important for people with kidney disease while protecting healthy people from age-related kidney damage.

 apple

The compounds, fiber and antioxidants in apples help keep the kidneys healthy as well as balance cholesterol and blood sugar levels.