Key Points
World Kidney Day 2024: Kidneys, one of the most crucial organs of our body, help us retain the good, expel the bad, and maintain healthy balance of the essential - be it water, salt and important minerals..
However, like all organs, our kidneys too need care and nourishment for optimum functioning..
Not hydrating them enough, eating processed and sugary foods or developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease can impact the kidneys and their function..
Eating foods that are low in sodium and potassium and high in fibre can help your kidney function better..
Foods high in phosphorus include dairy products, red meat, organ meats, processed foods, and certain nuts and seeds...