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When talking about wellness and wellness, many people think of goji berries. Goji berries are not only a traditional Chinese tonic, but they are also widely considered to be especially good for the kidneys.
The kidneys, this small organ located on both sides of our waist, are responsible for regulating the internal environment, detoxifying and cleansing, and producing important hormones. Once there is a problem with kidney function, the mental state and physical condition of the whole person will be greatly reduced.
Therefore, maintaining kidney health is really a major matter that everyone should pay attention to. First, let's talk about goji berries. Goji berries are rich in antioxidants, such as β-carotene and vitamin C, which are key in fighting free radical damage.
If too many free radicals accumulate, they may accelerate the aging process of kidney cells. In addition, goji berries also contain a lot of polysaccharides, which can effectively boost our immunity and help control blood sugar levels, which can also indirectly reduce the work pressure on the kidneys.
Let's take a look at a few examples of how these ingredients specifically help the kidneys. For example, a middle-aged man who has been working on a computer for a long time has low back pain and fatigue because of high work pressure and lack of rest.
He began to insist on drinking wolfberry soaked water every day, and after a few months, not only his back pain was relieved, but also his sleep quality was significantly improved. This is actually related to the nutrients in goji berries, which help relieve stress on the body, thus reducing the burden on the kidneys.
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Another example, a retired elderly man who loves sports, in order to maintain his health, he also tried to add goji berries to his daily diet. Not only that, but he also undergoes regular physical examinations to monitor his kidney function.
The results showed that his kidney function was maintained at a very good level, and the doctor analyzed that this had a lot to do with his reasonable diet and moderate exercise, especially the daily intake of goji berries.
These two examples show that while goji berries are not a panacea, they can indeed have a positive impact on our kidney health as a health support tool.
Of course, maintaining kidney health is not only about eating goji berries, there are many other methods and ingredients in life that can also play a similar role, and I will introduce these methods to you in detail below. But before that, we need to understand that no food should be consumed in excess, including goji berries, and moderation is the key.
So, after talking about the benefits of goji berries for kidney health, let's explore a few other foods that you may not pay much attention to, but are also excellent for the kidneys. These foods may not be as well-known as goji berries, but they also play an important role in maintaining kidney health.
So, let's talk about black beans first. You may think black beans are common, but they're actually super wholesome. Black beans are high in anthocyanins, a natural antioxidant that not only protects our hearts, but is also especially good for the kidneys.
Anthocyanins have the effect of reducing inflammation and can help lower blood pressure, which is a major cause of kidney disease. Let me give you an example. There is a middle-aged woman who usually pays great attention to eating a healthy diet, and she adds black beans to her weekly diet.
She doesn't simply cook and eat it, but makes black bean soup or black bean porridge, and sometimes makes black bean soy milk. Over time, she found that her physical and mental state had improved greatly. It's not a coincidence, it's the beneficial ingredients in black beans that are at work.
Next, let's talk about walnuts. Walnuts are nuts rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for brain health, but what you may not know is that they're also great for the kidneys.
Omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce inflammation in the body and control blood pressure, thereby protecting the kidneys from excessive stress. Another example is a young programmer who worked overtime a lot, and he used to feel a little unwell, especially tired and weak.
On the advice of his doctor, he started eating some walnuts every day, and it wasn't long before he felt that his energy had improved significantly. Finally, we would like to mention green tea. While green tea is often considered a refreshing drink, its kidney benefits may be overlooked by many people.
For example, there is an old gentleman who often drinks green tea, and his lifestyle habits include drinking a cup of green tea every morning and evening. After a period of time, he found that his kidney function indicators had improved significantly in his physical examination report.
This is not purely accidental, but his long-term consumption of green tea provides continuous protection for the kidneys. Each of these foods has its own unique nutrient profile, but what they all have in common is that they all support and protect kidney health in different ways.
By combining these foods properly, your kidneys will be more fully nourished. Of course, you can't overdo anything with anything, the key is to eat a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
After talking about how to nourish and protect the kidneys through food, we had to discuss a few things that can have a negative impact on kidney health. It's also important to stay away from these unfavorable factors, because in our daily lives, we often inadvertently come into contact with these potentially harmful things to the kidneys.
First of all, excessive salt intake is the enemy of kidney health. For example, a middle-aged woman has been relying on fast food and processed foods for a long time because of her busy work.
As time went on, she found that she often felt tired, and after going to the hospital for check-ups, she found that her blood pressure was high and her kidney function had decreased slightly. Following her doctor's advice, she changed her diet, drastically reducing her intake of those foods and starting to eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as her own meals.
After a few months, her blood pressure dropped significantly and her kidney function gradually returned to normal. Secondly, be careful of excessive protein intake. For example, there is a fitness enthusiast who has been eating a lot of protein for a long time in order to build a more perfect muscle line.
After a while, he felt that he was often thirsty and needed to wake up frequently at night. A doctor's examination found that this is a sign that the kidneys are overloaded. After reducing his protein intake and adjusting his diet, his symptoms improved and his kidney function stabilized.
In addition, excessive alcohol intake is another concern for kidney health. For example, a business person who socializes regularly drinks too much alcohol all year round. He later developed problems with kidney stones and decreased kidney function. These problems have improved significantly after strict alcohol intake control and increased hydration.
While we promote a healthy diet and lifestyle, understanding and avoiding these factors that can damage our kidneys is an important part of protecting our precious kidney function.
Through these examples, we can see that some seemingly inconspicuous habits in life actually have a non-negligible impact on kidney health. Adjusting our diet, paying attention to our lifestyle, and escorting our kidney health are responsibilities that each of us should take.
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Resources
[1] Yuan Jie. Magnetic resonance elastography of the kidneys and their elasticity values in healthy adults: a preliminary study of the feasibility of measurement. Department of Radiology, Shuguang Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2024-07-21