Getting rid of fluid retention and a couple of extra kilos
 One reason edema - fluid retention. Get rid of this help diuretics. But we do not recommend running to the pharmacy for pills. It is better to try to increase the flow of urine in a natural way, with the help of organic food and beverages.

Struggling with fluid retention, you can not only reduce the swelling, but little postroynet. This technique used by models and celebrities to the shows and the red carpet.

Alcoholic beverages have a strong diuretic effect, but do not expect them. As a side effect is very strong dehydration and leaching of nutrients. Excessive use of alcohol as a diuretic is not necessary.

Before you 10 of the best natural diuretics origin To help remove water weight and fight fluid retention, at the same time not depriving yourself of moisture.

1. Caffeinated drinks

It is better not to use the cola and other sugary soda, but coffee and tea can be called one of the best natural diuretic beverages. However, abuse them, too, not worth it, because too much caffeine each day affects the body is not the best way. More than 300 milligrams of caffeine per day lead to sleep disruption and risk of cardiovascular disease.

The optimal dose of the day:   5 cups of tea or coffee 230 ml.

2. Lemon

Lemon, lemon juice and lemon peel have a natural diuretic effect. In many modern diets lemon juice is an integral part thereof. Starting the day with lemon water - a great idea. It helps to balance the pH, removes toxins. We also recommend not to throw away the rind of a lemon. The ground is useful to add zest to baked goods, salads and other dishes.

The optimal dose of the day:   The upper limit of intake of vitamin C per day - 2000 mg (excess can cause diarrhea, kidney stones, to raise the level in the blood of diabetics). In 1 cup of lemon water contains 60, 5 mg of vitamin C. The optimum can be called lemon in 1-2 day (given that the vitamin C we get more and other fruits and vegetables).

 Getting rid of fluid retention and a couple of extra kilos


3. Cranberry juice

Those who once felt the signs of cystitis are very grateful cranberry juice because it miraculously heals by unpleasant sensations and symptoms. And all thanks to a good diuretic effect, which is why he is able to cure urinary tract infections. This product (if it is natural) and more toxins will relieve. But too consumed cranberry juice is not worth its excess leads to the formation of kidney stones.

The optimum amount per day:   Prevent urinary tract infection helps 8 to 10 ounces per day (220 to 280 ml). The upper limit of the day - more than 4 cups.

4. Oatmeal

Genuine diuretics are mainly fruits or vegetables with high water content. Oatmeal is an exception in this series. It is a dry product, but it also has a diuretic effect. The best thing to do porridge on the water and sugar and consume at breakfast.

The optimum amount per day:   3/4 cup - is the amount of dry oatmeal and cooked 1, 5 cups of oatmeal.

5. Ginger

Ginger root helps get rid of perfectly fluid retention and "lose" weight of water. That is why ginger ginger drink or he is often included in the detox diet. The maximum useful can be fresh ginger instead of dried. It should grind in a coffee grinder and added to food and drinks. The aroma more intense - and have fresh ginger.

The optimum amount per day:   not more than 4 g

 Getting rid of fluid retention and a couple of extra kilos


6. Eggplant

Eggplant retain their diuretic properties and after preparation and heat treatment. If you want to wake up in the morning without edema, cook dinner dish in which fat meat substitute in the eggplant. Or, use these vegetables as a side dish. Kitchen in many countries offer a very wide variety of dishes with aubergines, from salads to stews. Learn it, try it. From eggplant only benefit!

The optimum amount per day:   There are no restrictions.

7. Celery

These "sticks diet," as they are sometimes called slimming girl - excellent herbal diuretics. They will help keep the kidneys in good shape and keep the weight under control.

The optimum amount per day:   There are no restrictions.

8. Cider vinegar

Organic apple cider vinegar has a good diuretic effect, so feel free to add it in a variety of dishes. And you can drink diluted apple cider vinegar in the water - it is a good drink for detoxification, activating the digestive system, in general, for the health. If you want a very quick response? Mix in a glass of water a few teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and add a little lemon juice (or lemon slices) - have a direct and better on an empty stomach.

The optimum amount per day:   2 tsp 6 tsp

9. Watermelon

Melon season is not far off, and they not only help quench your thirst (due to the high water content of the fruit), but also contribute to the removal of excess fluid from the body. Thus, filling antioxidants. However, people with diabetes should be treated to watermelon with caution, because too sweet varieties produce a sudden jump in blood sugar levels, and after that - a sharp hunger.

The optimum amount per day:   1, 5 to 2 cups watermelon, diced.

10. Parsley

Rich in antioxidants, this spice - one of the best diuretics products. Add parsley raw in salads and other dishes - then any dish will help to get rid of water retention and edema.

The optimum amount per day:   no more than one cup per day, since very large doses of vitamin A, K and C are undesirable (and all the vitamins are contained in the parsley very high concentration).

 Getting rid of fluid retention and a couple of extra kilos

Author: Julia Shestakova