At Makola Market, Auntie Esi’s stall overflows with kidney-friendly foods she doesn’t realize she’s selling. “I just know cassava leaves and ginger are good for you,” she says. Let’s decode Ghanaian kidney protection.

Section 1: Eat Like Your Ancestors (With a Twist)

• Best local foods:

  • Kontomire: Packed with kidney-safe vitamins (avoid if on dialysis due to potassium).

  • Grilled tilapia: Better than fried—reduces unhealthy fat load.

  • Hausa koko: Lower phosphorus than processed cereals.

• Danger zone:

  • Gari soakings + sugary additives = double trouble for kidneys.

  • Processed meats (sausages, corned beef)—high salt preservatives.

Section 2: Hydration Ghana-Style

• Good: Coconut water (natural electrolytes), boiled dawadawa water (traditional kidney tonic).

• Bad: Excess Malta Guinness/Brukina (sugar overload).

Section 3: Move That Body

• No gym needed:

  • Morning “borborbor” dancing burns calories.

  • Farmer’s walk with your market load counts!

Real Voices:
“Since switching from fried kelewele to roasted plantains, my creatinine levels improved,” shares Yaw, a Kumasi mechanic.

Conclusion:
Kidney health isn’t about deprivation—it’s smart swaps. Try one change this week!