Top Water Retention Fighting Foods

Top Water Retention Fighting Foods Health & Fitness

It’s summertime, which means it’s tank top, short shorts and swimsuit season! If there’s one thing we are all trying to avoid during this time, it is water retention - which is why we have put together a list of Top Foods that Fight Water Retention.

Water: It may seem counterintiutive, but when it comes to water, drink, drink, and drink some more. Drink a glass as soon as you wake up and keep sipping all day, aiming for 3 liters (100 ounces) a day. Slip in a few slices of lemon, lime, or orange as citrus is high in potassium and can relieve bloating.

Melons: Melons, citrus, and other potassium-rich fruits will help reduce water retention because they are high in the mineral potassium that balances sodium levels.

Nuts and whole grains: Tasty sources of vitamin B6, a nutrient associated with PMS relief, whole grain products and nuts are a good nosh when you’re feeling bloated. Make sure they have no added salt.

Watercress: Watercress, an often overlooked leafy green, is a natural diuretic that is also high in potassium. The flavonoids in vegetables (and fruit) can alleviate water retention (Other bloat-fighting foods include other leafy greens, celery, tomatoes, carrots, onions, and peppers).

Herbs: Several herbs are natural diuretics and believed to help reduce water retention. Celery seed (do not take if you are pregnant), evening primrose oil, and dandelion root are just a few bloat-fighting options.

Salmon: Loaded with omega-3s, salmon is a super food that is not only food for the heart, brain, and joints, it can also fend off PMS. Other rich sources of omega-3s include tuna, mackerel, herring, and flax. Eat at least twice a week.

Greek Yogurt: Eating too many rich treats will cause tummy bloat. If you’ve overindulged and are feeling the effects, treat your stomach to a cup of plain, low-fat greek yogurt that contains active cultures. The active cultures aid in digestion and increase the good bacteria in the gut, the protein in greek yogurt will keep you feeling full.

FOODS AND THINGS TO AVOID WATER RETENTION

table salt (for severe fluid retention use only potassium chloride)
alcohol
smoke
coffee
black tea
processed foods
fast foods
white flour foods
sugary foods and drinks
too much protein OR not enough protein
unhealthy fats
being still for long periods of time
crossing your legs
tight clothing.

 

Source: healthfitnessrevolution.com