> Learn more about World Kidney Day, on the Hydration 4 Health website
Keep moving! Being overweight raises your blood pressure, which is bad for your kidneys. Try to maintain a healthy body weight by keeping active and following a healthy diet. Your body mass index (BMI) is a useful measure of if you're within a healthy weight range. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise, such as walking, biking, four to five times a week. Keeping fit helps to reduce your blood pressure and therefore reduces the risk of Chronic Kidney Disease. |
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Drink Water! Staying hydrated will help your kidneys function properly. Your urine should be straw-coloured or paler. If it's any darker that can be a sign of dehydration. |
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Eat & Drink Healthy! A balanced diet ensures you get all the minerals and vitamins your body needs. Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables and grains such as wholewheat pasta, bread and rice. Stay away from fatty foods or processed foods. Reduce your salt intake. The recommended sodium intake is 5 grams of salt per day (around a teaspoon). |
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Stop Smoking! Smoking makes your kidneys have to work harder to remove toxins from your blood. Smoking raises your b lood pressure. A high blood pressure is bad for the kidneys. Smoking also increases the risk of kidney and bladder cancer. Besides, tobacco accounts for many of the chronic non communicable diseases. Stop smoking completely! |
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Reduce Alcohol! Alcohol can cause kidney damage. Excess alcohol may also raise your blood pressure. Limit your alcoholic drinks. |
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