Kidneys are a part of our body that acts as a filter. It helps to remove toxic material from the blood from the body with the help of urine. In addition, it helps balance blood pressure and balance chemical levels in the body. That is why it is important to have a healthy kidney. Experts believe that black food keeps the kidneys healthy by protecting them from many diseases.
What research says about black food
According to the US National Library of Medicine PubMed, dark foods help maintain kidney health. A randomized cross-over study was done for this. Based on the research, it was concluded that dry black beans, dry black lentils, if consumed continuously, reduce the chances of getting cardiovascular diseases, and at the same time protect the kidneys from many diseases.
Tibetan medicine advocates a black diet
Milarepa tries Tibetan alternative medicine in McLeodganj, Dharamsala. According to Milarepa, the kidney is black. So, by consuming black food, the kidney is protected from all kinds of diseases.
It has been observed that high levels of antioxidants are present in dark black, dark blue or dark purple foods. They protect cells from free radicals, which are caused by cancer or any other serious disease.
What is the doctor’s opinion about it?
Nephrologist dr. Ranjit Yadav of Aditya Birla Memorial Hospital says that a pigment called anthocyanin is found in black foods. Because of this pigment, food looks black, blue and purple. Such herbal products are also rich in antioxidants that help maintain kidney health.
Their excessive consumption can also cause harm. Legumes contain complex sugar oligosaccharides. It does not contain the essential enzyme alpha galactosidase, which is why it is not digested quickly.
Say no to black brinjal
dr. Ranjit forbids excessive consumption of brinjal. They say that the oxalate present in eggplant can cause kidney stones to form. Eggplants such as eggplant, tomatoes contain seeds that are a source of oxalates and calcium. These elements accumulate and take the form of renal spots.
Black rice is healthy
Black rice is rich in iron which prevents anemia. Black rice with antioxidants anthocyanins and zeaxanthin is beneficial for the kidneys.
Black Lentil or Urad is also special.
Contains calcium, potassium, iron, folate and zinc. It not only increases the energy level in the body, but also maintains the health of the kidneys.
Don’t underestimate black sesame
Black sesame is rich in fiber, protein, magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium, zinc, selenium and vitamin E. The sesamin present in it has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Black grapes are very special
Lutein and zeaxanthin compounds are extremely beneficial for kidney health. The proanthocyanidins present in it are also good for skin health.
Blackberry is not responding
Bioflavinoids and vitamin C present in it protect cells from free radicals and help maintain kidney health.
