Your kidneys play a critical role in keeping you alive. They remove waste products and excess fluid from the body which your body gets rid of when you go to the toilet. The hormones produced by the kidneys help keep your blood pressure stable and help process the calcium your body needs.
Without healthy kidneys, your body can’t survive. Here’s how to keep your kidneys healthy.
5 things you should do to protect your kidneys
- Drink plenty of fresh, clean water and limit coffee, soft drinks and so forth.
- Get enough sleep every night to give your kidneys time to reset so that they don’t get overworked.
- Limit your sugar intake. Too much sugar can lead to high blood pressure and diabetes, which can cause kidney disease.
- Make sure you get enough exercise. This will help get your blood pumping and make your kidneys’ job a little easier.
- Maintain a healthy diet of fruits and vegetables. Again, by managing your blood sugar and pressure, you can protect your kidneys from being overworked.
6 things you shouldn’t do as they will damage your kidneys
DON’T smoke or,
if you’re a smoker, quit as soon as you can. Smoking adds toxins to your body which your kidneys need to remove.
DON’T drink too much alcohol,
because it can cause high blood pressure which is bad for your kidneys.
DON’T take too many medications
and painkillers without your doctor’s approval.
DON’T add too much salt
to your food and avoid processed foods that contain a lot of hidden salts.
DON’T eat too much meat
– it’s full of acid and your kidneys might struggle to clear large amounts from your blood stream.
DON’T overeat
– fat puts weight on the kidneys and causes high blood pressure which can be fatal for the kidneys.
Remember!
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