3. Watermelon Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 3 cups deseeded watermelon cubes
- 3 tbsp honey
- 5 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cups of ice cold water
Instructions:
- Blend the watermelon cubes in a blender jar.
- Add honey, lemon juice and enough cold water and mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Benefits:
Watermelon is among the top fruits that improve kidney health as it acts as a diuretic. Watermelons are also rich in lycopene which is a powerful antioxidant and helps the kidneys function properly. It also prevents the formation of kidney stones by controlling the acidity of urine. The addition of lemon juice also gives this juice an extra kick of kidney-boosting health.
4. Cranberry Apple Chutney
Ingredients:
- 3 cups dried cranberries
- 1 large apple
- 2 tsp orange zest
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions:
- Wash and peel the apple. Chop into small pieces.
- Add all ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cover the pan and simmer 20-25 minutes.
- Let the chutney cool a little and mash it using a potato masher or in a blender.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Benefits:
The best food you can have for the health of your kidneys has got to be this – cranberries! Cranberries are a popular natural remedy for urinary tract infections, but it’s also excellent to prevent kidney infections by making the urine more acidic. Along with cranberries, apples are also a part of this chutney, which contains fiber that has the unique property of binding to toxins and relieving the pressure on kidneys.