Human body is a complex machine, it consist various vital organs which works round the clock for normal body function. One such body part is kidney, though we hardly notice but its constantly filtering out waste products from our blood and thus keeping us healthy and clean. It also maintains balance of fluids in the body and so on. In order to keep your body healthy, one must have kidneys, apart of regular exercise and walking , there are some good and simple foods that can reduce loads on kidney and thus helping to improve your kidney health.

Below are the list of some :

1. Cabbage Simple and cheap cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable filled with phytochemicals, chemical compounds found in certain fruits and vegetables. Phytochemicals work to break apart free radicals. Many phytochemicals are believed to combat cancer and support cardiovascular health. Just addition of cabbage in your food in Salad can really help your body.

2. Onion
Like cabbage, onion is also a good and cheap antioxidant. Low in potassium, onions are not only kidney-friendly; they also contain chromium, a mineral that assists your body with the metabolism of fats, proteins and carbohydrates.


3. Garlic
Garlic is good for reducing inflammation and lowering cholesterol. It also has antioxidant and anti-clotting properties.

4. Apple

An apple a day really does help keep the doctor away! High in fiber and anti-inflammatory properties, apples help reduce cholesterol, prevent constipation, protect against heart disease and decrease your risk of cancer. Renal-friendly apples can be eaten raw or cooked

5. Cauliflower
Another kidney-friendly super food is cauliflower. This cruciferous vegetable brings lots of vitamin C to your plate, along with folate and fiber.

6. Egg White
Egg white is pure protein which is low in phosphate and hence is renal friendly protein.



Other than above regular food items, you may want to look for food that contains omega 3s fats those are very essential for body and have high anit-inflammatory properties like fish , flax seed and so on.

Hence , if you are taking Cabbage and Onion regularly in Salad with your diet, you are actually helping your body and kidneys and making them stronger.

Hello Dr. Food,

Thank you for sharing such a useful post.