5. Artificial sweeteners
Synthetic sugars such as aspartame and saccharine will rapidly decrease your kidney function. The fact is, these artificial sweeteners are synthetic chemicals that are toxic and acidifying. These are found in junk food, fizzy drinks, energy drinks and even in regular fruit juices. Eliminating sugar from your diet or reducing your sugar intake can reduce your risk for diabetes, obesity and kidney disease. If you cut back on the processed sugars, you’re also more likely to lose calories, chemicals and sodium. Your kidneys (and your waistline) will thank you for it.