4. Grits can cause kidney stones.
Grits get stuck in the kidney filter, which is a focus. It deposits minerals around the area. A lot of people prefer grits over oatmeal. It has a better taste, but if you check the package on grits, they are loaded with sodium. The sodium increases the more salt you put on it. Some people like to load their grits with salt so that it has a better taste.
Even grits without salt can give you kidney stones. Drinking water may help to dilute the amount of salt entering your kidneys. To be on the safe side, you should eliminate grits from your diet. There are other healthier breakfast options out there.
You may be better off drinking a healthy breakfast drink. Breakfast drinks can keep you full until lunchtime. Just check the box to make sure it doesn’t have loads of sodium in it.