These common dishes on the table can protect your kidneys if eaten correctly, but can cause kidney failure if eaten incorrectly. However, most people eat them incorrectly!

1. Spinach

1. The right way to eat: Spinach is rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. Spinach should be blanched before eating to remove most of the oxalic acid. Because oxalic acid will combine with calcium to form calcium oxalate, which increases the risk of kidney stones. After blanching, it can be mixed with cold salad, stir-fried or made into soup. Eating in moderation is good for the body and will not put too much burden on the kidneys.

2. Wrong way of eating: Many people cook spinach directly without blanching it. If you eat it in large quantities for a long time, oxalic acid will accumulate in the body, which can easily cause kidney problems such as kidney stones, and further affect kidney function.

2. Tofu

1. Correct way to eat: Tofu is a source of high-quality plant protein. Eating it in moderation has a certain protective effect on the kidneys. It can be eaten 2 to 3 times a week, and the intake should be controlled at 100 to 150 g each time. It is advisable to choose light cooking methods, such as steamed tofu, tofu soup, etc. Avoid high-fat cooking methods such as frying and pan-frying to reduce the intake of fat and salt.

2. Wrong way of eating: Some people eat tofu excessively, and often cook it with heavy flavors such as braised or spicy, adding a lot of salt, soy sauce and oil. This will not only increase the metabolic burden on the kidneys, but excessive protein intake may also cause damage to the kidneys, especially for people who already have kidney disease, which is more likely to aggravate the condition.

3. Eggs

1. The right way to eat: Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, vitamins and minerals. You can eat one egg a day. It is best to use healthy cooking methods such as boiling and steaming to retain the nutrients of eggs. This can provide the body with necessary nutrients without causing adverse effects on the kidneys.

2. Wrong way of eating: Some people think that eggs are rich in nutrition, so they eat a lot of them, even multiple eggs a day. They also like to eat eggs cooked in high-fat ways such as fried eggs. Excessive protein intake will increase the burden on the kidneys, and the harmful substances produced during the frying process are not good for kidney health.

We should correctly understand how to eat these common dishes, avoid damage to the kidneys due to incorrect eating habits, and protect kidney health through a reasonable diet.