The benefits of eating watermelon for the kidneys

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The kidneys fulfill the function of filtering waste and excess water from the blood through urine.

10/4/2023

Today, when talking regarding the main functions and conditions that can occur in the kidneys, one must begin by understanding the importance of these organs for the proper functioning of the body.

It should be noted that the kidneys fulfill the function of filtering waste and excess water from the blood through urine, keeping it clean and chemically balanced, as explained by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK, for its acronym in English).
In this same sense, the NIDDK experts reported that If there is no balance in this vital area of ​​the body, conditions and malfunctions in muscles, nerves and other tissues and organs of the body may be generated. since “healthy kidneys filter regarding half a cup of blood per minute, removing waste and excess water to produce urine.”

According to health and nutrition specialists, the role that food plays in maintaining the balance of these organs is very important. Hence consumption of good amounts of water is recommended, as well as eating a diet low in salt and processed foods.

Also, as part of the care for the kidneys, especially to avoid one of its major conditions, kidney stones, experts indicate that It is important not to abuse the consumption and intake of dairy products and derivatives, since this can generate those annoying little stones.

Faced with this, the State Transplant Center of Mexico explained that bad habits are responsible for damaging the kidneys. Understand bad habits such as inadequate nutrition, and / or the consumption of sugary drinks or soft drinks. This is because they cause an increase in blood sugar and affect kidney stones, in addition to the accumulation of glucose in the blood, another problem in the body that is important to attend to.

At this point it is worth defining one of the biggest health problems that are generated in the kidneys and are kidney stones.

According to the US National Library of Medicine, Medline Plus, A kidney stone is defined as a piece of material that forms in a kidney. Also, it is popularly known as kidney stones. It is worth clarifying that they very rarely cause permanent damage if a health professional treats them on time.

However, it is important to remember that kidney stones They can be as small as the size of a grain of sand or even as large as a pearl.

According to nutrition experts, Watermelon is one of the fruits that helps the most to clean and filter the kidneys thanks to the large amount of water it contains.

It also has diuretic and cleansing properties, which promotes cleansing of tissues and blood flow.

Watermelon is the fruit that has the most water, up to 95% of its weight, which is why it is one of the most hydrating foods. In addition, it is one of the favorites of most people. It is even usually the one that children prefer when eating a fruit, due to its exquisite flavor, color and freshness.

However, few are aware of its health benefits. The Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN) points out that watermelon is the fruit that contains the most water, therefore it has a low energy content and, in general, few nutrients, although it does contain good amounts of various vitamins and minerals.

In addition to being diuretic, this fruit also It has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antihypertensive and digestive properties, Therefore, its regular consumption provides various benefits for the body, according to the specialized health portal, Thy Health.

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