Source: Nephrology Research Institute
For patients with kidney disease, a little carelessness in daily life can lead to recurrence or aggravation of kidney disease.
Kidney friends do need to pay special attention to their diet, because some foods may increase the burden on the kidneys, which can aggravate the condition.
Here are 8 foods that are bad for your kidneys, and let's see which ones are your favorite foods.
1. Processed meat
Processed meat usually refers to meat foods that have been processed by curing, smoking, dehydration, baking and other processing techniques, such as salted fish, bacon, sausages, ham, etc.
All kinds of salty snacks in daily life contain a lot of sodium salt, and consuming too much of these foods on weekdays will lead to an increase in water intake and blood pressure, thereby increasing the burden on the kidneys.
Especially in patients with kidney disease, it can impair kidney function.
2. Deep-fried food
Such as french fries, crispy meat, croquettes, etc.
At high temperatures, the unsaturated fatty acids in the oil may oxidize and decompose to form oxidized acids and ketones.
These foods contain a lot of oil, and long-term consumption will increase blood lipids, affect glucose metabolism, and increase the burden on the kidneys.
It can also cause damage to the health of the kidneys and blood vessels, which can damage the kidneys in the long run.
3. Old fire soup
The stock contains a large amount of purine substances, including animal offal, seafood and other foods with high purine content. High purines can lead to increased uric acid, causing gout, and in severe cases, kidney damage.
The substances produced by purine metabolism need to be metabolized by the kidneys, and too high uric acid will cause certain damage to the kidneys, and in severe cases, it will cause tophi, kidney failure and other harms.
4. Pickles
The salt content in pickles is very high, and eating them regularly will increase the burden on the kidneys. These foods also include salted duck eggs, spicy cabbage, etc., and patients with kidney disease should avoid them.
Generally speaking, the salt content of salted duck eggs may be as high as 3 or 4 g per 100g or so, or even higher. The daily sodium intake of patients with kidney disease is generally recommended to be less than 5g.
5. Strong tea
The alkaline substances contained in tea have a strong diuretic effect, and contain more inorganic salt ions, which will increase the metabolic burden of the kidneys, and long-term drinking will cause certain damage to the kidneys.
6. Spicy strips
Spicy bars are a common snack that is usually made from starches, oils, seasonings, etc.
The nutritional value is very low, but it contains a lot of sodium and fat, and some spicy strips may also add pigments, sweeteners, preservatives, food flavors, etc. in order to stimulate our appetite, and the phosphorus content will also be greatly increased.
Naturally, it is necessary to be on the "blacklist" of the kidneys.
7. Milk tea
In recent years, milk tea has become more and more popular, and milk tea has a variety of flavors, but the sugar content in it is too high, and if you drink it regularly, it will bring harm to your body.
For the average adult, it is best to control the daily sugar intake to less than 25g.
Excessive sugar intake increases the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, gout and other metabolic diseases.
Obesity and metabolic syndrome can lead to increased glomerular filtration pressure and promote glomerulosclerosis.
8. Candied fruits
These foods may be processed with large amounts of sugar, salt, and other additives that may adversely affect the health of people with kidney disease.
Candied fruit contains high salt, 100g of preserved fruit contains about 9g of salt, which will cause the patient's blood pressure to rise, further aggravating the damage to the kidneys.
In addition, additives in candied fruits, such as flavors and preservatives, can also cause damage to the patient's liver and kidneys.
Please note: To protect kidney health, it is recommended to avoid the above foods in your daily diet and increase your intake of healthy foods such as vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
Maintaining moderate exercise, quitting smoking, limiting alcohol, and having regular check-ups are important measures to maintain kidney health.