Onion Soup Is Good For The Kidneys
Onions are one of the most beneficial vegetables for health. In this article, we will explain in detail what is the easiest way to take care of your kidneys with a 9-day detoxification treatment with onion soup. You will notice the results immediately, and your kidneys will be grateful.
The properties of onions
Onions are rich in minerals such as calcium, magnesium, chlorine, copper, iron, phosphorus, iodine, silicon, sulfur, etc. It also contains vitamins A, B, C and E. Therefore, it has the following health benefits:
- It is a diuretic, which is why it helps to eliminate water retention, to heal swollen eyelids, edema, etc.
- Reduces inflammation
- It is a powerful antioxidant
- It is antiseptic, antimicrobial and antifungal: it helps to treat infections caused by bacteria, microbes and fungi
- Improves breathing
- Protects against cardiovascular disease
How to prepare onion soup
To prepare the onion soup, boil an onion in a liter of water. Optionally, you can also add parsley in addition to onions, as it also helps to rigorously cleanse the kidneys.
How to eat onion soup
Eat soup in small sips between meals at room temperature. If you want, you can also add a little lemon juice.
It is recommended to drink at least two glasses on an empty stomach, half an hour before breakfast.
Try to eat soup every day before lunch to avoid the need to go to the bathroom at night.
9-day cure with onion soup
The kidney detoxification treatment we recommend lasts 9 days. In addition to soup consumption, consider the following suggestions:
- Don’t eat a lot of salt or salty foods. You can add a little sea salt to the dishes.
- Reduce your intake of animal protein (especially meat, milk and dairy products) and focus on vegetable protein. A very good food for the kidneys is the adzuki beans, which are right in the shape of the kidneys. In addition to legumes, other sources of vegetable protein are nuts and mushrooms. You can also eat eggs or some fish, even if they are animal foods.
- Avoid refined sugars and sweets. Use stevia as a sweetener.
- The kidneys, like the liver, are organs that can catch a cold, leading to aggravation of other diseases, fatigue and lack of energy, pain in the lumbar region, etc. To prevent colds, always keep the lower half of your back warm. At night you can put a bag of hot water or an electric pillow on that area.
- If you exercise and sweat, this will help relax the kidneys. By overloading them, you will be able to eliminate fluids from the body.
Example of a healthy daily menu
Here is a healthy daily menu that we recommend:
On an empty stomach: two or three glasses of soup
Breakfast: wholemeal toast and an omelet
In the morning: a few glasses of soup
In the middle of the morning: dried fruit
Lunch: lentil soup with brown rice, mixed salad and apples in a jar sweetened with honey
Afternoon: a few glasses of soup
Snack: a banana or a currant shake
Dinner: cabbage with potatoes, stir-fry with garlic and fish fillets
Warning
Some people do not digest raw onions well, but the same may not happen with cooked onions. We recommend that you try this cure carefully. If symptoms of indigestion occur, discontinue treatment.
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