Top 10 Foods & Top 5 Herbs to Improve and Support Kidney Function

Just by adding some or all of these foods or herbs to your daily diet will make a difference. Your body will be able to digest and detox more efficiently. You’ll have more energy and feel healthier.  This is a lifestyle change and a new way of thinking...and the benefits are limitless.

Remember, we are trying to remove toxins so it’s really important that all these foods are organic or wild-crafted, free from pesticides, herbicides, chemicals and are toxin-free.

Top 10 foods to improve and support kidney function:

1.      Water – lots of clean water.  The average adult should be drinking approximately 2L or 8 cups of water per day.  Drinking 500mL or 2 cups of water first thing in the morning is a great way to start the day.  You might think it’s a lot but your body hasn’t had any hydration in 6-8-10 hours so it needs...it wants it.  You’ll be amazed at how good you will feel.  It might take a couple of days or even a week to work your way up to that amount but it’s worth it.  Your body will thank you. You can count any herbal teas as part of your 2L of 8 cups.  Check out the list below for some kidney-friendly herbs.

2.      Cucumber - ultra-hydrating food because they are high in water content.

3.      Cranberries – gives healthy support to the kidneys and can prevent UTI infections

4.      Cauliflower – helps the bodies abilities to detoxify and is high in fibre

5.      Garlic – high in antioxidants and act as a blood purifier

6.      Onion – high in flavonoid and antioxidants to improve kidney function

7.      Blueberries – very supportive of kidney function and high in antioxidants

8.     Strawberries– high in antioxidants, fibre and helps regulate digestion

9.     Apples – high in antioxidants and fibre, both soluble and insoluble fibres

10.  Olive oil – a healthy alternative to refined seed oils and a powerful antioxidant  

Top 5 herbs that boost kidney function and detox:

1.      Nettles - a diuretic herb that can help filter extra fluids in the kidneys

2.      Dandelion Leaf - a diuretic and promotes urine formation

3.      Ginger - an antibacterial, inhibit the spread of bacteria and supports overall digestive health

4.      Marshmallow Root - supports overall urinary and digestive health, anti-inflammatory

5.     Celery Seed - A natural diuretic which can elimination of urine and toxins