The kidneys are a pair of organs located on either side of your spine, just above your waist. These organs are four to five inches long, and their function is to filter impurities from the blood, balance electrolytes in your body, and control blood pressure.

You may have been avoiding some of these during your last diet but fear not: you can enjoy these yummy foods in moderation and not worry about derailing your weight loss, interrupting a busy lifestyle, or having to shop at specialty grocery stores.