TOP 10 LOW POTASSIUM KIDNEY FRIENDLY FOODS



The kidney is the most vital organ in our body. The kidney filters all toxins from our body and keeps our body clean. It is necessary to maintain and protect kidney for a healthier living. As food sources are becoming un-organic and we are consuming fast food on a daily basis, which generates toxins in our body. Storing of such toxins inside our body could be fatal to our health. As the kidneys are doing this job, in order to keep them functional, we need to consume foods which are good for kidney.

Find below the 10 foods which help to cleanse kidney. Note that foods with low potassium level are good for kidney.
  1. Mushroom: Rich in Vitamin D and B with low potassium level.
  2. Apples: Contains High Fiber and anti-inflammatory compounds with low potassium level [ 1 Mid Size = 158mg Potassium].
  3. Onions: Good Source of Quercetin (an anti-oxidant which helps to reduce heart disease) and chromium a mineral which helps to digest carbohydrate, fat, and protein content foods). [½ Cup serving =116 mg Potassium].
  4. Strawberries: An excellent source of Vitamin C, Manganese, anthocyanins & ellagitannins( types of phenols) which are rich anti-oxidant which help to avert oxidative damage & safeguard body cell structures.[1/2 cup serving =120 mg Potassium]
  5. Egg Whites: Egg Whites are the highest quality pure protein with the necessary amino acids. [2 Egg Whites =108 mg Potassium].
  6. Garlic: Help to reduce inflammation, and cholesterol level. [1 Garlic clove=12mg Pottassium].
  7. Red Bell Peppers : Contains Vitamin C, A, & B6, Folic Acid, Fiber, & Lycopene( an anti-oxidant). [1/2 cup serving =88mg Pottasium].
  8. Green Cabbage: Rich in Vitamin C, K, & B6, Fiber and Folic Acid. [1/2 Cup Contains=60mg Pottasium]
  9.  Cauliflower: High in Vitamin C, Folate, Fiber and special compounds such as Indoles, thiocyanates, & glucosinolates that assists the Liver to neutralize toxic elements that could harm DNA &  cell membranes. [1/2 cup Serving=88mg Pottasium].
  10. Red Grapes: Contains Resveratrol [a type of flavonoid] which expedite production of nitric oxide, which helps ease muscle cells in the blood vessels to proliferation blood flow[1/2 cup Serving=88mg Pottasium].          

Note that most raw fruits and vegetables which we are buying on a daily basis, containing pesticides and coated with wax to give them brighter look. So it is necessary to clean them properly prior to consumption.  Also, do not overcook or deep-fried to avoid loss of nutrients from these foods. Necessary to drink sufficient water on daily basis.

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