How to Keep Kidneys Healthy
There are several preventative measures that can be taken to keep the kidneys healthy. The kidneys are self-cleansing, so the most important thing you can do is to stay properly hydrated every day with pure, clean water. In addition, parsley tea and pure cranberry juice are natural cleansers for the kidneys.
Eliminate sodas and energy drinks. These drinks are hard on the kidneys and often lead to kidney stone formation.
Keep your cholesterol in check and stay at a healthy weight.
Drink plenty of pure water. If you live in areas with hard water, buy a good filter and never drink water straight from the tap. Hard water is full of extra minerals that can be hard for the kidneys to process fully. Don't worry, if you eat a healthy diet you likely won't become mineral deficient.
Keep blood sugar levels under control.
Avoid smoking and drink alcohol only in moderation.
Kidney Cleanse Juice Recipe
In your juicer, combine the following:
2 stalks celery
2 apples
A handful of fresh parsley
1 cucumber
Several slices of watermelon
Celery and parsley are natural diuretics to flush the kidneys. Cucumbers also act as a diuretic, detoxifier, and they help to dissolve stones in the bladder and kidneys.
Watermelon re-hydrates the body and is a rich source of lycopene. Lycopene has been shown in studies to prevent kidney toxicity. Apples are anti-inflammatory and the skin is loaded with nutrients that help reduce cholesterol and protect the body.
The following foods also support healthy kidneys. Eat as many as you like, or juice them.
Blackberries
Blueberries
Raspberries
Cranberries
Cherries
Pineapple
Carrots
Bell peppers
Green beans
Leafy greens