Protein Source: An Acid Test for Kidney Function
Channel: NutritionFacts.org
Date: 29/01/2016

Dietary Acid Load is determined by the balance of acid-inducing food, such as meats, eggs, and cheeses, offset by base-inducing (“alkaline”) foods, such as fruits and vegetables.

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I was surprised to learn how powerfully diet can affect kidney function and structure. Some of the latest in my kidney series include:
• Which Type of Protein is Better for Our Kidneys? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/which-type-of-protein-is-better-for-our-kidneys/)
• How to Prevent Kidney Stones With Diet (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-prevent-didney-stones-with-diet)
• Can Diet Protect Against Kidney Cancer? (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-diet-protect-against-kidney-cancer/)

Aren’t some plant foods acidic though? Check out the chart in my video How to Treat Kidney Stones with Diet (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-to-treat-kidney-stones-with-diet/).

Any way to test to see how acid-forming your diet is? Yes—and it’s fun! See Testing Your Diet with Pee & Purple Cabbage (http://nutritionfacts.org/video/testing-your-diet-with-pee-purple-cabbage/).

Have a question for Dr. Greger about this video? Leave it in the comment section at http://nutritionfacts.org/video/protein-source-an-acid-test-for-kidney-function and he'll try to answer it!

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