Be Alert, How To Cook This Can Worsen Kidney Health

The braising cooking method can be harmful to the kidneys (Pexels/cottonbro studio photo)

JAKARTA - In consuming food, the method is one of the things that must also be considered because it is related to the health of the body. This is because there is a method of cooking foods that actually interfere with health, especially for the kidneys.

Quoted from VN Express, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, the cooking method is braise or dimur. Foods with the dimur method are indeed richer in taste, but if consumed excessively increases the risk of chronic diseases, especially kidney disorders.

The food cooking method can be harmful to the kidneys because it is cooked slowly to produce strong spices. The seasoning eventually contains high sodium, which is not good for the kidneys if consumed in the long term.

"Masakan semur dipakak perlahan sehingga menyerapkan spesih lebih kuat," kata Direktur Pusat Konseling Nutri, Rehabilitasi, dan Pengendalian Obesitas di Institusi Nasional Hanoi, Nguyen Trong Hung.

Natural ingredients such as onions, ginger, or safe lemongrass, but the use of excessive salt, soy sauce, and sauce can cause excess sodium intake. It is harmful to the kidneys and health in general," he added.

Excess sodium also increases blood pressure, triggers heart disease, osteoporosis, to severe kidney damage. The body that accumulates sodium will hold more fluids, increase blood volume, and make the kidneys work harder.

In addition to salt, foods cooked with dimur also usually contain a lot of sugar that is not measurable in amount. Consumption of excess sugar, especially refined sugar, can increase the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, and liver disorders.

Therefore, Hung reminded the public to maintain a good diet, especially those who are at risk of kidney disorders. It is also recommended to eat more food cooked by boiling or steaming.

"For people with kidney disease, diabetes, obesity, or heart problems, adjusting the diet is very important," concluded Hung.