AINU celebrates National Nutrition Week with focus on kidney health

In an endeavour to spread awareness regarding the importance of nutritious meals for one’s well-being and kidney health, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Banjara Hills one of India’s leading single-specialty hospitals dedicated to Uro and Nephro care, celebrated National Nutrition Week highlighting the importance of balanced nutrition in maintaining kidney and overall health. Experts at AINU emphasized that dietary choices directly impact kidney function, especially for individuals at risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, or diabetes.

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Srikanth Gundlapalli, Senior Consultant Nephrologist & Transplant Physician, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Banjara Hills said, ““Kidneys are vital to filtering waste and maintaining overall health. By adopting simple dietary changes—like reducing salt, moderating protein intake, and choosing fresh, whole foods—people can significantly reduce their risk of kidney disease. In today’s world salt and sugar one of the silent white poisons on our plate, cutting these things can significantly reduce the risk of kidney disease.”

Adding to this, Chief Clinical Dietitian, Ms.P.Tulasi, Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology, Banjara Hills said, “As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, its perfect time to highlight and let us encourage our fellow citizens to know how food plays a role in preventing major lifestyle issues and other medical conditions. One major concern these days are renal stones, when we hear about it the one suggestion that comes from every corner is to increase fluid intake or water intake and adding diuretics to your medication list”.

AINU’s National Nutrition Week celebrations also included special diet consultations for patients, recipe-sharing sessions for renal-friendly meals, and informative discussions on combating obesity, hypertension, and diabetes through healthy eating.

About Asian Institute of Nephrology & Urology

Asian Institute of Nephrology & Urology (AINU), part of Asia Healthcare Holdings, is India’s leading super-speciality hospital network exclusively focused on Urology and Nephrology. With 7 cutting-edge hospitals across 4 cities, AINU is at the forefront of delivering world-class kidney and urological care. Known for its clinical excellence, AINU offers advanced services including Uro-Oncology, Robotic and Reconstructive Urology, Pediatric Urology, Female Urology, Andrology, Neuro-Functional Urology, Kidney Transplants, and Dialysis. A trailblazer in Robotic Urological Surgery in India, AINU has treated over 500,000 patients, performed more than 1400 robotic surgeries, and operates a 500+ bed network. Accredited by NABH and recognised for postgraduate training programs like DNB and FNB, AINU continues to redefine standards in specialised care and innovation.