6 superfoods that help keep your kidneys healthy

Written by: Deepa Sarkar Reviewed by: Dr. Deepak Soni

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[{"selector":"#anim-84fb44b5-fa2a-4ee2-9310-1883ad137301","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-09d7a96b-4e54-4f8f-815c-0cfa4c535e3e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 166.59055%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Including just a few of some superfoods in your meals may improve your kidneys health & protection. Let's explore them! Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Cranberries

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Red Bell Pepper

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Cauliflower

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Blueberries

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Garlic

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Apples

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Please Note

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