Three types of breakfast that can make your kidneys work too hard

Fast breakfast foods seem harmless but silently put pressure on the kidneys, increasing the risk of damage if consumed regularly.

A long-term high-protein breakfast diet may accelerate kidney failure. (Source: Pixabay)

Pickled vegetables, salted eggs: Convenient but too much sodium

Pickled vegetables, salted eggs or fried dough balls served with hot porridge make for a quick breakfast. But they are unusually high in sodium. Just one small piece of pickled vegetables can contain more than a third of the recommended daily intake.

When the body takes in too much sodium, blood volume increases, forcing the kidneys to work harder to excrete it. This condition, if prolonged, causes blood pressure to rise, damages the arterioles that nourish the kidneys, and leads to glomerulosclerosis.

For people with underlying cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure or a history of kidney disease, the risk is even greater.

Eating a high protein breakfast makes the kidneys work too hard

Many people maintain the habit of eating breakfast with protein-rich foods such as meat, large eggs, cheese or protein supplements. When protein intake exceeds the need, the kidneys have to work harder to process the waste products of protein metabolism.

This condition can lead to renal tubular overload, increased proteinuria, a warning sign of impaired kidney function.

In middle-aged and elderly people or people with signs of kidney damage, a long-term high-protein diet can accelerate the progression of kidney failure without causing obvious symptoms in the early stages.

Habit of eating leftovers: Risk of nitrite and heavy metals

Because of busy schedules, many people choose to reheat food from the previous day for breakfast. This habit not only reduces the flavor of the food but also poses a risk to the kidneys.

Vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables, can increase nitrite concentration by 2-3 times after about 12 hours in the refrigerator. When consumed for a long time, nitrite causes damage to the glomeruli and renal tubules and can destroy the structure of the nephron, the filtering unit of the kidney.

Additionally, repeatedly heating food in poor quality aluminum or steel containers can also release heavy metals into the food. Heavy metals accumulate in the body, causing oxidative stress and increasing the risk of kidney toxicity.

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