These Bad Habits Are Hurting Your Kidneys

Published on 12/02/2019
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Canned Foods

Canned foods are generally purchased for the purpose of being cheap and convenient. Unfortunately, most canned foods have extreme amounts of sodium, as salt is added to be able to increase the food’s shelf life at the grocery store. This is why it’s recommended to people with kidney disease to avoid or limit eating canned foods. If you really want to eat them, know that draining and rinsing canned foods can decrease the sodium content by 33-80%, depending on what it is.

Canned Food

Canned Food

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Whole-Wheat Bread

A lot of times, whole wheat bread is usually recommended over white bread. Even though whole wheat bread is a healthier choice due to its high fiber content, white bread tends to be the recommended option for those who have a kidney disease. Whole wheat bread contains a lot of phosphorus and potassium-rich ingredients, and the more bran and whole grains in the bread, the higher those contents are. All bread, whether it is whole grain or white, contains higher amounts of sodium than most people realize.

Whole Wheat Bread

Whole Wheat Bread

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