Doctor shares tips for your kidneys health

[3NUMBAS]

it’s great to treat your kidneys well with such tips

 

https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/doctor-shares-7-foods-to-protect-and-heal-your-kidneys-from-kimchi-to-extra-virgin-olive-oil-101747210357616.html
 

 

[KhunLA]

Reader's digest version of link in OP, and we eat all 7 of those ...

 

Enhance kidney function with these 7 foods recommended by Dr. Breg. 

Dr Breg, who specialises in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting.

 

1. Asparagus

 

2. Magnesium-rich foods

Pumpkin seeds, leafy greens, and avocados 

 

3. Probiotic foods

kefir, yoghurt, and sauerkraut

 

4. Kimchi

 

5. High antioxidant foods

"Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and beets" 

 

6. Quercetin

Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant, and the best sources are "white onion and red onions," 

 

7. Extra virgin olive oil

[still kicking]

2 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Reader's digest version of link in OP, and we eat all 7 of those ...

 

Enhance kidney function with these 7 foods recommended by Dr. Breg. 

Dr Breg, who specialises in healthy ketosis and intermittent fasting.

 

1. Asparagus

 

2. Magnesium-rich foods

Pumpkin seeds, leafy greens, and avocados 

 

3. Probiotic foods

kefir, yoghurt, and sauerkraut

 

4. Kimchi

 

5. High antioxidant foods

"Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, and beets" 

 

6. Quercetin

Quercetin is a powerful antioxidant, and the best sources are "white onion and red onions," 

 

7. Extra virgin olive oil

Plenty of red wine 

[FolkGuitar]

I guess I'm pretty fortunate as we eat ALL of these recommended foods every week. Love 'Kimchee-buta,' (sliced pork with Kimchee, gochujang, garlic and ginger. 5 minutes to make and healthy to eat!)

Olives with breakfast every morning, 

Saurkraut with lunch 2-3 times a week, 

Raspberries and Greek yogurt for dessert at dinner once or twice a week, 

avocados with lunch 2-3 times a week,

pumpkin seeds as snacks,

Asparagus with Shrimp at least once a week.

 

Hell, I just might live forever!  🙂

[jacnl2000]

 

<removed> meters on Lazada and Shopee are great for testing water quality.

But if the glass contains red wine, beer, or anything other than clear water, the reading won’t be reliable or meaningful.

These meters are designed to measure inorganic dissolved solids in water, not complex liquids like alcohol or beverages with lots of organic compounds.

 

Ah, yes—onions! They definitely deserve their spotlight, especially for people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Onions do make you cry—but that’s part of their charm and power.

Tears are a small price to pay for all the goodness onions bring.

[FlorC]

On 5/16/2025 at 8:56 AM, FolkGuitar said:

Saurkraut with lunch 2-3 times a week

Where do you buy saurkraut in Thailand ?

[BKKKevin]

6 minutes ago, FlorC said:

Where do you buy saurkraut in Thailand ?

The Thai equivalent is Somtom with those tint khlong knitters smashed in… …&nbs

[FlorC]

3 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:

The Thai equivalent is Somtom with those tint khlong knitters smashed in… …&nbs

Never seen it.

[FolkGuitar]

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

Where do you buy saurkraut in Thailand ?

I can buy it to eat at home in Rimping, Tops, and several other shops. I have it served at lunch in restaurants. Obviously, the German buffet restaurant offers it, as do a few other restaurants. 
But if you can’t find it, it’s certainly easy enough to make, even in a one-room apartment with no kitchen. Here’s how:

Cut and shred a round cabbage. Sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of non-iodized salt. Put in a big jar with a spoonful of black peppercorns and a spoonful of coriander seeds. Put in a cool place. Eat in 3-4 day or longer (You can skip the peppercorns and coriander if you wish. Salt alone will saur your kraut. 
 

Most folks dont know this, but sauerkraut was one of the main food supplies during the American Civil War on both sides sides!

[mrmicbkktxl]

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

Where do you buy saurkraut in Thailand ?

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/white-sauerkraut-naturally-fermented-full-of-probiotics-480g-i5708154049-s24341554407.html?from_gmc=1&fl_tag=1&exlaz=d_1:mm_150091118_215552685_2172902701::13:22540338919!!!!!c!!!!!&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22530350331

 

Taste is ok

[FlorC]

^ Ok lazada , thanks.

Not cheap though. I'll stick to natural yoghurt from makro

without sugar then.

[FlorC]

2 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

I can buy it to eat at home in Rimping, Tops, and several other shops. I have it served at lunch in restaurants. Obviously, the German buffet restaurant offers it, as do a few other restaurants. 
But if you can’t find it, it’s certainly easy enough to make, even in a one-room apartment with no kitchen. Here’s how:

Cut and shred a round cabbage. Sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of non-iodized salt. Put in a big jar with a spoonful of black peppercorns and a spoonful of coriander seeds. Put in a cool place. Eat in 3-4 day or longer (You can skip the peppercorns and coriander if you wish. Salt alone will saur your kraut. 
 

Most folks dont know this, but sauerkraut was one of the main food supplies during the American Civil War on both sides sides!

No Tops or Rimping in my neck of the woods.

Non-iodized salt ? Why ?

 

I think that is rotten cabbage after a few days and you know how terrible rotten cabbage stinks.

 

[bwanajohn]

One of the best things for kidney health is ....water..drink lots of it ....and a can of beer everyday to give you kidneys a good flush ... Sheryl may not agree with the last suggestion but I did get my doctor to agree that a beer with enough water to compensate for the diuretic effect of beer might not be bad .

[FolkGuitar]

1 hour ago, FlorC said:

No Tops or Rimping in my neck of the woods.

Non-iodized salt ? Why ?

 

I think that is rotten cabbage after a few days and you know how terrible rotten cabbage stinks.

 

 

No supermarkets? Not even a Macro nearby?

 

The difference is between fermentation and rotting.

Iodized salt affects the fermentation process. We need the cabbage to ferment for saurkraut, which it wants to do in the presence of all that salt! Here's an AI breakdown of the difference:

Fermentation is not simply rotting, though both processes involve the breakdown of organic matter by microorganisms. The key differences lie in control, the types of microbes involved, and the outcomes for food safety and flavor.

Fermentation is a controlled process in which specific beneficial microorganisms—such as bacteria, yeast, or molds—convert sugars and other compounds in food into acids, gases, or alcohol. This process is managed by humans to achieve desirable flavors, textures, and preservation effects. For example, lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are commonly used to ferment vegetables into sauerkraut or kimchi, creating an acidic environment that preserves the food and makes it safe to eat for extended periods.

Rotting (or putrefaction), on the other hand, is an uncontrolled process where a wide variety of microorganisms, including spoilage bacteria and molds, break down food. This leads to the production of unpleasant odors (like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide), off-flavors, and potentially harmful substances that can cause food poisoning or illness

Non-iodized salt and you'll have saurkraut in 2-3 days. Better to wait a week or two, though.
Making Kimchee is even easier!

 

 

 

[FlorC]

^ Salt is very bad for kidneys .

 

I haven't seen it in makro.

It is not by the "foreign"  food.