It’s World Kidney Day: Here Are Five Things That Make Your Kidney Healthier

Taking care of your kidneys is just as important as taking care of other vital organs like the heart.  Kidneys are responsible for removing wastes and extra fluid from blood, controlling the body's chemical balance and blood pressure. High blood pressure and diabetes are the most common causes of kidney disease but the right diet can help prevent it. Berries Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. Add them to cereal, puree and sweeten them to make a dessert sauce or add them to vinaigrette dressing. You can also drink them as smoothies, juices, or punch.  Grapefruit Grapefruit might be the most difficult fruit to eat but Naringenin which is found in Grapefruit is also present in other citrus fruits. It has been found to successfully block the formation of kidney cysts. Salmon Salmon is delicious! There are so many ways to eat it, you can't possibly get bored. Olive Oil Olive oil is good for everything: healthy skin and hair, cancer prevention, weight loss, everything. Buy virgin or extra virgin olive oil because they are higher in antioxidants. Use olive oil to make salad dressing, in cooking, for dipping bread or for marinating vegetables. Egg Whites Make an omelet or egg white sandwich, add pasteurized egg whites to smoothies or shakes, make deviled egg snacks or add whites of hard boiled eggs to tuna salad or garden salad to add extra protein.