I found this on the internet hun:
Diuretic Foods and Drugs
People who suffer from kidney or liver disorders, heart disease, or hypertension are sometimes prescribed diuretic drugs. Note that this is prescription-only.
The following foods and herbs are know to have diuretic properties:
Other foods (common in the Western diet) also have a diuretic effect:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Coke
- Excessive animal-based protein
Diuretic Diet Plans
A diuretic diet plan can help to alleviate symptoms of PMS – such as bloating and headaches.
- Aim to eat small amounts of starchy carbohydrates (such as breads, rice, etc).
- Avoid salt and salty food products.
- Drink plenty of water and herbal teas.
- See herbs above.
- Avoid sugary foods.
- Eat fruit and vegetables.
Breakfast
Low fat natural yogurt with fresh fruit
Lunch
Asparagus soup
Slice of whole grain bread
Orange
Dinner
Serving of baked chicken (with garlic and lemon juice)
Steamed broccoli and carrot
Small Banana and slice of melon
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Water retention in the body is as harmful as dehydration, if not more. Retention of water in the body usually occurs in people suffering from heart ailments, kidney and liver related ailments, PMS symptoms, high blood pressure,
sciatica etc. It may also occur due to the lack of B-vitamins, amino-acids and proteins in the diet or due to the excessive consumption of foods high in sugar and salt content. The condition caused due to water retention in the body tissues is known as
Edema.
Diuretics are substances that help flush out the excessive water from the body through urination. Diuretics are available in the form of synthetic diuretics and natural diuretics. Synthetic diuretics are medications or drugs that are available over-the-counter with the prescription of a medical expert. Many precautions have to be taken while consuming synthetic diuretics as they are accompanied by a lot of side-effects. A Natural diuretic, on the other hand, is a safer option as it can be obtained from natural foods and herbs and is free from any kind of side effects. The following are some natural foods and
herbs that exhibit diuretic qualities and promote the process of diuresis.
- Asparagus: It contains a chemical alkaloid called asparigine that promotes effective removal of wastes from the body by improving the functioning of the kidney.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: It maintains optimum levels of potassium in the body in addition to exhibiting natural diuretic properties.
- Tomatoes: It's a very rich source of Vitamin C that helps release excessive body fluids and improves metabolism.
- Garlic: It contains mustard oils that have cleansing properties. They break down and flush out fats.
- Cranberry Juice: It helps maintain the pH level of the urine, dilutes the urine and aids in increasing the frequency of urination. Its also helpful in improving and maintaining kidney functioning.
- Brussels Sprouts: It helps in the cleansing of the body tissues and cells by stimulating the kidneys and pancreas.
- Oats: It contains Silica which is a natural diuretic substance.
- Dandelion leaf: It is high in potassium and mineral contents that aid the process of diuresis. It also helps in potassium retention.
- Green tea: It is being used in China, as a natural diuretic, since centuries.
- Fennel: It exhibits diuretic and carminative properties.
- Juniper Berries: It contains volatile oils and terpinen-4-ol which enhances the kidney's glomerular filtration which helps flush out excessive fluids from the body.
- Parsley: It stimulates urination by flushing out toxins from the kidneys.
- Celery: Both the seed and the plant contain high levels of potassium and sodium that together stimulate urine production.
- Lettuce: It helps flush out toxins and increases metabolism rate.
- Melon: It contains high levels of water, potassium and sodium that help eliminate toxins and stimulates urine production.
- Other natural diuretic foods and herbs include beets, cabbage, carrots, artichokes, watercress, Gingko Biloba, Buchu Extract, coffee, tea, etc.
Have you tried HRI Water Balance tablets? They're a herbal diuretic containing Dandelion, Buchu and Parsley, which are three of the things on the list.
I always find that melon is the best thing for helping me pee - TMI, sorry!
Sian xxx