Food, Health

28 Foods That Are Good For Your Kidneys

14. Apples

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Probably the most popular fruit on the entire planet, apples are also the most widely consumed fruits as well. They come in as many as 7,500 varieties with some of the most known including fuji, granny smith, gala, and red delicious, which is the most grown. But more than being bountiful in different types, they are also incredible sources of vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants. Moreover, apples have healthy sources of pectin, which is a type of soluble fiber which works to lessen the amount of cholesterol within the body, while also keeping blood sugar levels low. Plus, apples also help maintain the acidity in urine, stopping undesirable bacteria growth in the kidneys to keep them functioning healthy and well.