Is Onion Good or Bad for Kidney?
In the event, when the kidney function is compromised, you have to take care of the diet you consume. The diet really matters during chronic kidney disease or any kidney problem, because our kidneys are the vital organs the healthy nature of which is related to many other organs. When the kidney function is compromised, the high blood pressure and other complications arising out may get severely impacted by what you eat.
A healthy diet helps to slow down the progression of kidney disease into some life-threatening conditions such as renal failure. So, make sure you watch out what you are putting in during different stages of renal disease.
Likewise, other vegetables, the consumption of onion is essential for kidney patients, why? Because onions make a healthy contribution to lowering high blood pressure. Regardless of what you consider it, a seasoning, or topping, or salad, onions are the most versatile vegetables that any kidney patient can include in a kidney-friendly diet.
The health benefits of onion reap from the plant chemicals called flavonoids, quercetin, and phenols. Such chemicals proffer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions to soothe the inflammation arising because of the diseased kidney.
The other benefits of adding onion to your diet include:
- They help lower cholesterol level
- The quercetin is a powerful antioxidant that helps to reduce the risk of heart disease
- Onions also help to alleviate many cancers arising because of a weak immune system
- The low-potassium inclusion of onion helps with carbohydrates, fat, and protein metabolism.
- They are a good source of chromium
- Onion also contains blood sugar modifying properties to help fight type 2 diabetes and obesity when you follow a diet low in fat and sugar along with it.
- Onions are rich in vitamin C, manganese and B vitamins along with prebiotic fiber to keep the digestive system healthy by feeding the necessary gut bacteria
Onions come from the family of Allium and contain sulfur compounds which are the reason behind its pungent odor.
The healthy composition of onion
- The one-fourth portion of onion slice contains 2 mg of sodium, 55 mg of potassium, and a limited amount of phosphorus which is 11 mg
- Half cup of chopped onions contain sodium=3mg, potassium=117 mg, and phosphorus=23 mg
- Half boiled onion contains 8 mg of sodium, 106 mg of potassium, and 2 mg of phosphorus
When onions are cut down, they release enzymes (allinases) which break down amino acid sulfoxides and produce propanethial-s-oxide. This form of volatile gas which when converted to thiosulfonates contributes to the pungent smell of the onion. This thiosulfinate is the main reason why we feel thirsty after eating raw onion as they results in heating and burning sensation. Depending upon your choice, you can consume onion raw or cooked, in the form of topping on sandwiches, and cook it lightly as it provides many health benefits.
What happens when you over eat onions?
- The one-fourth portion of onion slice contains 2 mg of sodium, 55 mg of potassium, and a limited amount of phosphorus which is 11 mg
- Half cup of chopped onions contain sodium=3mg, potassium=117 mg, and phosphorus=23 mg
- Half boiled onion contains 8 mg of sodium, 106 mg of potassium, and 2 mg of phosphorus
When onions are cut down, they release enzymes (allinase) which break down amino acid sulfoxides and produce propanethial-s-oxide. This form of volatile gas, which when converted to thiosulfonates, contributes to the pungent smell of the onion. This thiosulfinate is the main reason why we feel thirsty after eating raw onion as they result in heating and burning sensation. Depending upon your choice, you can consume onion raw or cooked, in the form of topping on sandwiches and cook it lightly as it provides many health benefits.
For more information about diet, consult Karma Ayurveda, an ayurvedic hospital that knows how to improve the kidney function with the help of a diet and ayurvedic medications. Our thorough diet plans and customized ayurvedic medicines help patients in enhancing the function of the kidneys. A renal diet plan helps to understand what food or drinks are good for your health and how you should consume them. You are almost there when you win over a healthy diet, says Doctor Puneet Dhawan.
