Natural diuretics
When we swell it means that we retain liquids, since the legs, hands, belly and hips swell although in the end we eat little. It is commonly known as liquid retention, and among its different causes we can find excessive consumption of salt or sugar, inadequate diet or hormonal problems.
It usually becomes a great annoyance for many women, who due to various problems or even their own metabolism, usually retain a lot of fluids, since their body does not have enough capacity to be able to eliminate them.
However, in addition to the medical treatment that the specialist may prescribe if it is even necessary, the truth is that fluid retention can be improved by following a healthy and healthy diet, based on the consumption of diuretic foods. But food is not only protagonists in this sense, since we can also meet others natural diuretics that are very useful in this regard.
What are the best natural diuretics?
Foods
The main diuretic foods are especially fruits, vegetables, which are especially rich in water and in turn provide essential nutrients that stimulate and help in the diuresis of the body. In addition, they are essential in a healthy life.
The most useful? Obviously try to follow a diet rich in these foods. For example, eating 5 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day is a great option:
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Diuretic plants
In addition to food, many plants and herbs have interesting diuretic benefits for people with problems of fluid retention and abdominal bloating.
The dandelion becomes one of the most interesting depurative plants. Although fennel, laurel, horsetail, linden or lavender also stand out.
A useful option is to make an infusion with small amounts of some of these herbs. To do this, you must boil the equivalent of a cup of water; When it starts to boil, add a teaspoon of dried herb or plant and boil for 5 minutes, finally strain and drink.
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