Vietnamese consume nearly double the recommended amount of salt, a high-salt diet quietly damaging health and increasing the risk of various diseases, especially cardiovascular and kidney conditions.
Regular exercise, reduced salt intake, consuming more green vegetables and whole grains, and effective management of blood sugar and high blood pressure can help prevent kidney problems.
Tet foods high in protein, salt, and processed ingredients can easily overload the kidneys, making it important to prioritize light, low-seasoning dishes.
Kidney patients should opt for banh chung with less savory filling, lean braised pork, light soups, salads, and skinless chicken, prioritizing steamed or boiled dishes and limiting salt intake to prevent overloading weakened kidneys.
Moderating alcohol consumption, avoiding holding urine, and increasing water and fruit intake during Tet can help reduce the risk of kidney stones, urinary tract infections, and other urinary disorders.
Ba Hoang Hien, 77, experienced recurrent lower back and left pelvic pain, leading doctors to discover a tumor diagnosed as cancerous in her left kidney.
