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Some food are better for your kidney than others. If you have kidney problems, even mild ones, it’s time to start eating more of the food good for your kidneys below. Whether or not you have kidney problems, keep in check the ones listed as AVOID. Your body will thank you for it.

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Water

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Water plays an important part in not only helping to remove kidney stones but also helps to prevent them. The kidneys need a lot of water in order to perform their crucial functions of removing toxins from the body and maintaining the correct concentration of the blood and other body fluids. Along with these 33 facts about the kidney, the recommended daily volume for men is 1 gallon (3.7 liters) while women is 0.7 gallon (2.7 liters).

Cranberries

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Cranberries is effective in preventing urinary tract infections, as the chemicals found in cranberries keep bacteria from sticking to the cells that line the urinary tract where they can multiply. As with anything, consume in moderation.

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Kidneys are fist sized vital organs responsible for performing some of the most important functions in our body. They are sophisticated processing machines that keep our blood clean and chemically balanced.

1. High blood pressure is the major cause for Chronic Kidney Diseases worldwide. 1 billion people worldwide have high blood pressure. Also, did you know that long term regulation of blood pressure predominantly depends upon the kidney? It is of utmost importance to keep your kidneys healthy.

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2. Other risk factors for CKD include diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, advanced age, family history, and tobacco use.

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