3 Dietary keys To Protect Kidney Function.

To protect your kidney function, keep the following three basic factors in mind:

• Restrict protein to just what your body needs. An ideal protein intake is likely around one-half gram of protein per pound of lean body mass, which for most is 40 to 70 grams a day.
The American Kidney Fund recommends restricting protein to a maximum of 50 grams if you have kidney disease
• Restrict fructose  to 25 grams per day (about 6 teaspoons), or less (especially if you’re insulin/leptin resistant)
• Drink pure, clean water. Simply swapping out sweetened beverages like sodas and fruit juices for pure water can go a long way toward improving your kidney function and overall health.
The best way to gauge your water needs is to observe the color of your urine (it should be light pale yellow) and the frequency of your bathroom visits (ideally, this is around seven to eight times per day).