These foods contribute to inflammation and vascular damage, which directly affects the filtration capacity of the kidney's podocytes (cells that filter protein).
- Initial Concern: Rice: Refined starches like jasmine rice can cause significant blood sugar spikes, especially in individuals with diabetes (Nina's glucose was 220; it dropped to 140 after stopping refined foods).
- Alternative: Cauliflower rice is noted as an expert-recommended swap.
- Food #9: Fried Foods: Contain high levels of trans fats and inflammatory compounds. These compounds are known to inflame the kidney's filtering cells (podocytes) (36% impact noted).
- Alternative: The article recommends the air fryer as a better cooking method.
- Food #15: Full-Fat Ice Cream: High in processed fats, which can negatively impact GFR (Glomerular Filtration Rate) (24% impact noted). Taro saw his GFR improve after stopping full-fat treats.
- Food #17: Energy Bars: Typically loaded with hidden refined sugars, causing undesirable blood sugar spikes (20% impact noted).
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