🔍Kidney detox and cleanse products oversimplify the process and often make false promises.
🌿Certain foods, like lemons and carrots, can improve kidney health and filtration.
🍌Bananas are rich in potassium and can help lower blood pressure, benefiting the kidneys.
🍊Oranges and strawberries contain vitamin C and other nutrients that promote kidney health.
🥬Leafy greens like spinach and kale are packed with nutrients that support kidney function.
Do I need a kidney detox or cleanse?
—No, there are no quick fixes. Instead, focus on implementing long-term lifestyle changes to promote kidney health.
Can foods like lemons and carrots really improve kidney health?
—Yes, certain foods, including lemons and carrots, can support kidney health by enhancing filtration and providing essential nutrients.
Are there any risks or side effects to kidney cleanses?
—While consuming kidney-healthy foods is generally safe, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional if you have underlying conditions or are on medication.
Can bananas lower blood pressure?
—Yes, bananas are rich in potassium, which can help lower blood pressure naturally.
What are some other ways to promote kidney health?
—In addition to eating a kidney-friendly diet, staying hydrated, managing blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are important for kidney health.
00:00Dr. Freda, a board-certified kidney doctor, debunks the myths surrounding kidney detox and cleanse products.
02:22Lemons, carrots, bananas, oranges, strawberries, and leafy greens like spinach and kale are beneficial for kidney health.
05:06A healthy lifestyle with long-term changes is the key to promoting kidney health, not quick fixes or cleanses.
07:03While kidney-healthy foods are generally safe, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional if you have underlying conditions or are on medication.
09:45Bananas can help lower blood pressure naturally, benefiting the kidneys.
11:00In addition to diet, staying hydrated, managing blood pressure and blood sugar levels, and avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption are important for kidney health.
