Four risk factors increase the possibility of an individual developing kidney disease. These are: diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease and a family history of kidney disease, diabetes or high blood pressure. However, you can protect your kidneys by preventing or managing all these health conditions.
Prevention: Always choose healthy foods —fresh fruits, fresh or frozen vegetables, whole grains and low-fat or fat-free dairy products.
Drink plenty of fluids (1.5 to two litres of water daily). But do remember that fluids in the form of colas, coffees and carbonated drinks are not a. . .
