Eating too much salt is bad.

We should eat less than 5 grams of salt per day. But it's easy to eat too much salt from processed foods and snacks.

Too much salt can raise our blood pressure. High blood pressure can hurt our kidneys.

Dr. Varadaraju says we should eat fewer processed foods and snacks. He also says that pink salt and sea salt are not healthier because they still have sodium.

Not drinking enough water is bad.

If we don't drink enough water, our urine can become very concentrated. This can cause kidney stones.

If our urine is light yellow, we are drinking enough water. We need about 1.8 to 2 liters of water per day.

A bad diet can hurt our kidneys over time.

Eating too much protein is bad.

Some people eat too much protein to lose weight or build muscle. But this can make our kidneys work too hard.

We need about 0.8 to 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day. People who exercise a lot may need more protein.

Eating too much protein can hurt people with kidney disease.

Eating too much processed food is bad.

Processed foods have a lot of sodium, sugar, and additives. Eating them often can cause high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity.

We should eat fresh food and cook at home to help our kidneys.

Eating too much potassium or phosphorus-rich food is bad.

Some foods have a lot of potassium or phosphorus. People with kidney problems should ask their doctor before eating these foods.

To keep our kidneys healthy, we should eat well, exercise, and go to the doctor regularly.