Small Changes You Can Do To Prevent Kidney Disease And Live Longer

Published on 11/28/2019
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Artificial Sweeteners Also Aren’t So Good

The calorie count may be lower if you use Splenda instead of sugar, but artificial sweeteners are actually doing your body more harm than good. In 2009, a study revealed that drinking diet kind instead of regular soda actually increases your risk for kidney disease by thirty percent. Although research shows that your kidneys won’t really be harmed if you have two or fewer artificially-sweetened treats in a day, there is still a need for more detailed research on this. Try honey or Stevia instead of reaching for Splenda next time.

Artificial Sweeteners Also Aren't So Good

Artificial Sweeteners Also Aren’t So Good

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Moderate Drinking

If you drink alcohol, your kidneys to essentially need to work overtime so that they could filter out the harmful stuff you’re ingesting, which makes overdrinking very harmful. Consuming more than four alcoholic drinks a day is classified as overdrinking. At the same time, there is also research that shows consuming one glass of alcohol a day (seven drinks in a week) could actually cause a thirty percent reduction in your kidney disease risk, so drink in moderation.

Moderate Drinking

Moderate Drinking

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