Frequently Asked Question

Which are the foods that are best for healthy kidneys ?

The foods that we can say "YES" to , which is easy to say and easy to follow for those who want to know what is right for healthy kidneys.

  • YES to Coconut water - rich in dialyzable bio-molecules inhibiting the initial phase formation and subsequent growth but also stimulate demineralization of preformed mineral phase.
  • YES to Corn silk (makaai) - rich in tartrates thereby acting as a good inhibitor of stone formation; exerts diuretic action. It s specifically healing, supporting, strengthening, protecting and protect urinary bladder helping eradicate calcium.
  • YES to Barley - exerts diuretic action and has healing and fortifying properties. It also is rich in stone inhibitors.
  • YES to Pineapple - contains enzymes which break down fibrin, thereby preventing renal stone formation. Dietary fibers reduce excretion of calcium in urine perhaps by 40%.
  • YES to Bananas - rich in Vitamin B, which breakdown oxalic acid in the body thereby preventing stone formation.
  • YES to Almonds - provide rich source of magnesium and potassium, which act as stone inhibitors.
  • YES to Lemons - rich I citrates, thereby preventing calcium oxalate stone formation.
  • YES to carrots - rich in pyrophosphates and plant aids which act as stone inhibitors. Also provide Vitamin A, lack of which has been implicated in the pathogenesis of urinary bladder stone.
  • YES to Horse gram- water extract (kultha daal) - act as good stone inhibitor of stone formation.
  • YES to Bitter gourd (Karela) - it has been found to contain stone inhibitors like magnesium, phosphorous and phytoconstituents useful in urinary system and gout.
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