Foods That Silently Damage Your Kidney

By: Somdatta Saha

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Your kidneys work round the clock to filter waste, balance fluids and regulate essential minerals. But did you know that some foods might be quietly overburdening them?

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Dark-Coloured Sodas

Fizzy drinks often contain phosphorus additives, which are absorbed more easily than natural phosphorus and can strain kidney function over time.

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Canned Foods

Convenient but loaded with sodium and preservatives, these can lead to fluid retention and high blood pressure - both harmful for kidneys.

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Processed Meats

Bacon, sausages, ham and deli meats are high in salt, nitrates and protein, which can increase acid load and stress the kidneys.

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 Brown Rice, Wheat Bread

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These healthy staples are high in phosphorus and potassium, which may need to be restricted in a renal diet.

Bananas, Oranges

Both fruits are rich in potassium, which can be problematic for those with compromised kidney function.

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Pickles, Chips, Salty Snacks

These are sodium bombs. Regular consumption can damage kidney filters and worsen blood pressure.

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Excess Red Meat

Too much protein, especially from red meat, can increase creatinine and uric acid, putting kidneys into overdrive.

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