80-Year-Old Grandfather Finds 'Bland' Diet Leads to Kidney Failure and Intestinal Cancer

An 80-year-old Chinese grandfather who ate what he believed was a bland diet daily developed severe health issues including kidney failure and intestinal cancer. Dr. Hong Yong-xiang, a kidney specialist from Taiwan, revealed the case of an elderly patient who appeared to eat lightly but was actually consuming a toxic meal combination. The 80-year-old rural resident began experiencing symptoms like easy fatigue and leg swelling. Medical tests showed his kidney function was only at 35%, with high blood pressure, heart issues, and large intestine cancer. His son had always believed his father ate bland food and took good care of himself. Upon detailed medical history review, doctors discovered the real cause: the grandfather's daily breakfast of white rice porridge, fermented tofu, pickled vegetables, and dried pork floss. The doctor emphasized this was not a healthy 'bland' diet, but rather a processed food menu rich in sodium, sugar, and fat - essentially a ticking health time bomb. Fortunately, after changing his diet, the grandfather's kidney values and swelling improved within six months. The article then lists five breakfast foods that can damage liver and kidneys, including processed white starches, bone broth, processed meats, fermented condiments, and pickled vegetables.