Diuretic Foods against Water Retention – List of 20 Diuretics

Do you suffer from water retention in a part of your body?

Looking for a way to combat the problem of water retention (edema) by modifying somewhat your diet?

Know that there are a number of foods that have significant diuretic effects and can therefore be key to a special diet against water retention.

These foods, especially vegetables and fruits as well as some herbs may therefore be converted to natural diuretics with a therapeutic effect.

Here is a list that lists the main diuretic foods able to fight against water retention.

List of Diuretic Foods against Water Retention

In the list of diuretic foods, it was considered useful to introduce some plants for therapeutic use which can be taken orally in an infusion.

Diuretic food	Comments Worthy of Interest
Artichokes	The artichoke is both an edible vegetable and a herb often used for its cholagogic (facilitating the removal of bile from the gallbladder into the intestine), choleretic (stimulating the production of bile from the liver) and diuretic properties. The artichoke contains many minerals (calcium, magnesium, etc) that help to reduce water retention in body parts.
Asparagus	Asparagus is a very effective natural diuretic to combat water retention. Indeed, the potassium to sodium ratio in asparagus is very high (270/3) and promotes urine secretion, flow and disposal. Further, asparagus contains a sulfurized substance named asparagine with detoxifying and diuretic properties.
Beet	Beetroot is a root vegetable that provides a wide range of minerals with known diuretic properties. Its edible leaves, rich in folic acid, beta-carotene, calcium and iron, also work against water retention.
Brussels sprouts	Like other cruciferous vegetables, Brussels sprouts is a food rich in calcium and potassium. Eating Brussels sprouts is generally recommended for all people who suffer from water retention, obese people desiring to lose weight and those who suffer from arthritis, osteoarthritis (rheumatic and mineralizing action).
Carrot	Carrot juice has tonic, purifying and mineralizing benefits. But the carrot is also a diuretic which helps the body eliminate excess water. According to some nutritionists, carrot is useful against water retention, especially in pregnant and menstruating women. Carrots are rich in biotin, potassium, calcium and magnesium.
Celery.	Celery contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, K, PP and minerals such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and zinc. Celery has diuretic, depurative and hypoglycemic properties. Its therapeutic properties are beneficial in the case of kidney disease (renal colic and kidney stones) and cardiac disorders.
Cherry stems	Cherry stems have beneficial medicinal properties for treating diseases of the urinary tract. In addition to its anti-inflammatory, an infusion (tea) of cherry stems has a significant diuretic effect.
Cider vinegar	Apple cider vinegar has diuretic properties that help to eliminate water retention. Apple cider vinegar is considered as one of the surest diuretic foods because it helps to stabilize blood potassium levels.
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Cranberry	Cranberry juice contains a natural urinary antibacterial known by the scientific name of arbutin. This molecule is also a diuretic that can help fight water retention. An infusion of cranberry leaves also has diuretic properties.
Cucumber	Cucumber is a good source of sulfur and silicon that stimulates the kidneys and promote the dissolution of uric acid. It is also a natural diuretic vegetable which is a great success in dieting.
Dandelion	A scientific study has confirmed the diuretic effect of dandelion. The big advantage of dandelion over most other herbs, is that its diuretic action does not lead to potassium depletion or loss (known under the term ‘potassium leakage’).
Fennel	Fennel is an aromatic herb that contains essential oils (estragole, anethole), essential fatty acids, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals. Fennel seeds are used in treating kidney stones. Associated with natural urinary antiseptics such and UVA Ursi, fennel seeds are a great help to naturally treat cystitis. Fennel helps regulate the menstrual cycle and relieves menstrual pain.
Garlic	Garlic contains fructosans, which allows it to act as an excellent diuretic. In addition, garlic is a detoxing agent which helps to remove the waste accumulated in the bloodstream.
Green tea	Green tea from China, has a diuretic effect well known to the public.
Lemon	Lemon juice contains citric acid , citrates, calcium, potassium, many trace elements and vitamins B1, B2, B3, C, PP, A-carotene. Lemon is a citrus fruit with a useful diuretic effect against water retention.
Lettuce	Lettuce is a good choice for those who suffer from bloating and water retention, because it is very diuretic. Lettuce is rich in manganese, chromium, potassium, iron, calcium and phosphorus. The best way to use the lettuce as a diuretic is to consume juice mixed with other diuretic vegetables and fruits.
Melon	The melon is rich in water, potassium and sodium. This is a fruit that helps to cleanse the body, maintain healthy kidneys and eliminate toxins. It has a mild diuretic action.
Oats	With a high level of silica, oat is a cereal that helps to rid the body of excess fluids. It is also an effective natural remedy for draining the tissues and contributing to the removal of waste and toxins accumulated in the body.
Tomato	The tomato fruit is a diuretic that deserves to be consumed more than usual to combat water retention. Tomato juice is rich in potassium, iron, copper, zinc, phosphorus, fluorine, as well as vitamins C, E and A, lycopene and various organic acids.

Natural Products Against Water Retention

** To combat water retention or edema problems in certain parts of the body, we find a 100% natural product made from organic plant extracts on the market ( Prickly Pear, hawkweed and Rhodiola).

This product helps you quickly lose fluids that will weigh you down. After studies, over 85% of users were satisfied with this natural product, as a weight loss able to exceed 3 kilos was sometimes observed.

** Another alternative for treating water retention or edema lies in a mixture of dry tail cherry, dry sapwood of lime, dry sweet clover extract , green tea solids and dry flaxseed extract. This natural remedy helps to remove excess water in the tissues, to prevent the appearance of cellulite. It also promotes detoxification of the body through a comprehensive draining action. This formulation is particularly suitable to accompany a diet program and conserve one’s figure.

Author : Alexis ROGER

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