Kidney Health: Eat Moong, Arhar Dal; Avoid High Sodium, Potassium for Better Function

• Kidneys remove toxins and regulate sodium, potassium, and phosphate; early detection of kidney disease is often difficult.
• Kidney patients must monitor sodium, potassium, and phosphorus levels in their diet; high potassium impairs kidney function.
• Moong dal (split yellow lentils) and Arhar dal (split pigeon peas) are ideal for kidney patients due to low potassium/phosphorus and high protein.
• Moong dal aids weight loss, lowers blood sugar by increasing insulin sensitivity, and improves digestion by relieving constipation.
• Moong dal's antioxidants protect against heart disease and cancer, while its potassium, magnesium, and fiber lower high blood pressure and bad cholesterol (LDL).