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4 Foods That Can Overwork Your Kidneys If You Have Kidney Disease
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4 Foods That Can Overwork Your Kidneys If You Have Kidney Disease
Jakeson
Oct 27, 2021 2:08 PM
For your body to function the way it is designed to, the foods and drinks you consume must be filtered to separate the beneficial nutrients from the waste materials, with the waste materials removed in the form of urine. The filtering role is performed by the two bean-shaped organs called kidneys. Apart from this, the kidneys are also required to maintain mineral and fluid balance.
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The kidneys, many times can be affected by various health issues that may inadvertently lead to either a reduced kidney function or even damage in severe cases. The food and drinks you consume can also have impacts on the health of your kidney and when the ability of the kidney to perform its roles becomes reduced or impaired, fluid can build up in the body, causing the accumulation of waste in the blood.
Increased intake of such foods can overwork your kidneys because the two kidneys would have to exert more energy to remove the extra fluids that could build up in the body due to the consumption of certain foods. However, when you limit the intake of such foods, you would be able to avoid the buildup of excess protein, sodium, potassium, and phosphorus, especially if your kidneys are not as strong before.
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Four examples of such foods are described below:
1. Avocados
Avocadoes are considered one of the healthiest fruits due to their composition of heart-healthy fats, fibre, and antioxidants. However, they are a rich source of potassium, a mineral whose excess is inimical to the health of the kidneys of people whose kidneys are not as strong as before.
2. Bananas
Bananas are also one of the most nutritious fruits on the planet are often touted for their high potassium content. Excessively consuming them may overwork your kidneys especially if your kidney functions have been reduced, as the kidneys would have to work harder to prevent the buildup of potassium in the body.
3. Dairy
You may also have to reduce your consumption of dairy products and whole milk as their excessive intake can lead to the buildup of protein waste in the blood. Apart from this, dairy products are also rich in phosphorus and potassium, with excessive intake of phosphorus linked to a buildup of phosphorus in the blood which can pull calcium from your bones.
4. Processed meats
Processed meats such as hot dogs and sausage are well-documented for the adverse effects they have on the body. They are known to possess abnormal amounts of salt which can increase sodium levels in the blood. They are also high in protein and your kidneys would have to work harder to remove excess protein from your blood.
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5 Health Risks Associated With Eating Rice Everyday
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5 Health Risks Associated With Eating Rice Everyday
NewsStreak
Jul 12, 2021 10:19 AM
Rice has been one of the world's most important staple foods. Rice is one food that most people turn to when they see there is nothing else to eat. This grain is very easy to make, major reason people would gladly hop on the idea of eating rice at any random time even if it means everyday.
Rice may seem as a life saver to many, but this grain has its pros and cons. Despite being a rich source of carbohydrates, rice also has a good number of unhealthy tags attached to it.
Here are a few risks you expose yourself to when you eat rice on a regular basis;
High Blood Pressure
White rice has been associated with increased cases of high blood pressure. White rice is just a power house of carbs, nothing more. When too much of these carbs accumulate in your body, the excess carbs are converted to sugar and then to fat. This fat in turn blocks the free flow of blood through your veins and arteries.
High Blood Sugar
Since white rice has so much carbohydrate content, it is absolutely normal to say that rice can also cause increased blood sugar levels. Carbohydrate gets converted to sugar in your system, when you have too much carbs, you also run the risk of having Type 2 diabetes.
A Large Waistline
Like I mentioned earlier, eating rice on a daily basis tends to increase your blood sugar levels as well as your fat percentage. This fat gets deposited in various places like your waist line. So, if you're a woman who is conscious of your waist line, cut the rate at which you consume rice.
Increases Bad Cholesterol Levels
White rice has also been associated with increased bad cholesterol levels. Rice has so much unwanted carbs, so the best thing you can do is to limit your your consumption of this meal.
In case you're wondering what else you'll eat, a healthy alternative is brown rice. Brown rice contains lots of nutrients and fiber content. Brown rice makes you feel light as well as aiding bowel movement especially if you're the type that has issues going to the toilet
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