Doctor, I always thought eating light porridge with pickles in the morning was good for the stomach. How did I end up with kidney failure?”
— This question from a 68-year-old man marked the beginning of a health tragedy.
Light doesn’t mean healthy, and traditional doesn’t mean safe.
This is especially true for breakfast habits that repeatedly involve high fat, high salt, or heavy-burden foods. These can be especially a danger for organs like the kidneys, which have limited regenerative capacity and no pain receptors to signal damage.
The Hidden Dangers of Common Breakfasts
It is believed that a non-greasy breakfast equals a light and healthy one. However, porridge with pickles is one of the riskiest combinations.
A bowl of plain porridge contains minimal sodium.
But just a small portion of pickles can lead to sodium intake to skyrocket, overloading the kidneys.
Why High Sodium Is So Harmful:
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