signs of a blood clot in your leg--pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs. Immune globulin intravenous can also harm your kidneys, especially if you already have kidney disease or if you also use certain other medicines. Many other drugs (including some over-the-counter medicines) can be harmful to the kidneys.
Healthy eating starts with learning new ways to eat, such as adding more fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains and cutting back on foods that have a lot of fat, salt, and sugar. A change to healthier eating also includes learning about balance, variety, and moderation. 1  Aim for balance. Most days, eat from each food group-grains, protein foods, vegetables and fruits, and dairy. 2  Look for variety. Be adventurous. 3  Practice moderation. Don't have too much or too little of one thing.
These include beans, such as garbanzo, kidney, pinto and black beans; starchy vegetables, such as sweet potatoes; acorn squash; green peas and corn; and whole grain products, such as oatmeal and whole-wheat bread. Prepare these foods in healthy ways to avoid extra calories or unhealthy nutrients.