Swollen legs? Don’t worry: it’s water! Water retention is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues.
To combat water retention, it’s advisable to eat foods with natural diuretic properties that promote the body’s water balance! We take stock!
Foods rich in potassium balance sodium levels
Foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, spinach, kale, artichokes, tomatoes, avocados, arugula, mangoes, spinach, potatoes and tomatoes, can help balance sodium levels in the body, reducing water retention.
Magnesium-rich foods regulate water metabolism
Magnesium-rich foods such as green leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds, legumes and wholegrain cereals can help regulate water metabolism and prevent water retention.
Diuretic foods contribute to elimination
Water-rich foods such as cucumbers, watermelons, zucchini, leeks, berries, melons, radishes and tomatoes can help hydrate the body and promote the elimination of excess water.
Spring fruits and vegetables are particularly diuretic, rich in fiber and potassium! According to Health Direct , « diuretics are an effective treatment for water retention ».
Some beverages have diuretic properties
Certain herbal infusions and teas, such as green tea, peppermint tea, dandelion tea and cranberry tea, can have natural diuretic properties and help reduce water retention.
However, water remains the best natural option for eliminating excess salt from the body!