Surprise! These 3 Foods Could Be Straining Your Kidneys

Surprise! These 3 Foods Could Be Straining Your Kidneys

You may think you are eating healthy and clean, but some of the most common foods in your pantry and fridge are actually putting a strain on your kidneys. I have seen this happen over and over again in my chronic kidney disease clinic.

Do you know what the average recommended amount of sodium is per day? What about the recommended sodium target for those who have chronic kidney disease? Why is animal protein hard on the kidneys?

This week we are going to answer those questions and focus on three foods that could be straining your kidneys without you even knowing about it. We will talk patient stories, substitutions you can make and the science behind these choices. Let me know what food you are going to swap in the comments below and make sure to subscribe for more content I am working on.

Content Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Hidden Salt Bombs
02:43 - Animal Protein
04:29 - Smoothies with High Potassium
06:02 - Recap