World Kidney Day: These 5 food items will keep your kidney safe and healthy

This world kidney day let’s pledge to take care of our kidneys. Here are five food items that will keep your kidneys safe and healthy.

Food items best for healthy kidney

Cabbage

It contains vitamin C and Vitamin K and is low in sodium. Cabbage is also rich in insoluble fibre which helps restrict digestive problems.

Cauliflower

Another vegetable high in Vitamin C, vitamin K and B, folate, fibres and other nutrients. It is also rich in anti-inflammatory compounds making it great for the kidney.

Onion

Onions are one of the most important vegetables used in most of the dishes that we eat. They are also rich in vitamin C, Manganese, vitamin B and prebiotic fibres.

Apples

An apple a day can also keep kidney problems at bay. With high protein content, apples are the best to help reduce the risk of kidney damage.

Garlic

Garlic is mostly considered as an ingredient which adds falvour in cooking. However, its anti-inflammatory properties and nutritional benefits like vitamin B6, vitamin C, sulphur compounds and manganese make it one of the best medicinal food items.

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