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9. The drawbacks of fast food

Cutting out fast food is usually the first step when moving to a healthier diet. Fast foods are often far higher in sodium than a home-cooked meal, meaning they place a heavy strain on the kidneys. Additionally, there could be varying levels of other nutrients that stress the kidneys. Since nutritional info is not always available, consumers may not know just how much damage they are doing to their bodies.

Fresh Crispy Pork Burgers in a row at Food Market coldsnowstorm / Getty Images

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