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🩺 A Gentle Note on Aging and Kidneys
Since you are 73 and so proactive about your health, it is worth noting that our kidney function naturally, gently declines as we age. (By age 70, it is completely normal for your kidneys to filter at about 70% to 80% of the rate they did when you were 20).
Because of this natural shift, doctors recommend that older adults avoid extreme diets, massive daily doses of Vitamin C supplements (which the body converts into oxalates), and heavy daily juicing. But a balanced, varied diet of cooked and raw vegetables, lean proteins, and healthy fats is exactly what your body needs to thrive.
❤️ The Heart of the Matter
Internet headlines make their money by taking a rare, extreme medical case (like someone drinking a gallon of raw spinach juice every day for a month) and framing it as a hidden danger in your everyday salad bowl.
But you are a wise, experienced home cook. You know that balance is the key to a good life and a healthy body. You aren’t drinking liters of concentrated raw beet juice; you are enjoying beautifully prepared, balanced meals, often pairing your vegetables with healthy fats and calcium-rich dairy.
Your kidneys are incredibly resilient, hardworking organs. As long as you stay hydrated, cook your heavy greens, and avoid extreme “detox” juicing fads, your favorite vegetables are doing nothing but nourishing your body, supporting your circulation, and bringing joy to your table.
Don’t let a scary headline steal the joy from your kitchen. Keep chopping those veggies, keep pairing them with a little delicious cheese, and keep trusting your wonderful, proactive instincts! 🥬🧀✨