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  If you suffer from water retention or high blood pressure eating diuretic foods can be beneficial. These foods can help get rid of excess fluid in the body which can also be good for weight loss as well. Here are 20 diuretic foods that you can easily add to your diet.





Oats
Oats are considered to be one of the best foods for losing weight. While oats may seem like a food that soaks things up, they are actually a diuretic and can help if you are retaining water.




Lemon
Lemon can not only improve the taste of water, but it can also help with hypertension and other illnesses. Add some lemon juice to your water and reap the many health benefits.

Brussel Sprouts
These are definitely not a favorite among many, but Brussel sprouts are a very healthy vegetable that is high in antioxidants and low in calories. There was a reason your mom always told you to eat them.

Celery
Celery has an abundance of water so it will quickly speed up your urination. If you do not like the chewiness of celery, put it in your smoothie to provide your body with a nutritional boost.

Ginger
There are many health benefits of ginger including being a powerful cleaner for the body. It will help get rid of any retained fluid in the body.

Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is another common household item that has many health benefits. It will stimulate the body to clean itself of excessive fluid.

Beets
Beets are a diuretic and have the benefit of numerous antioxidants including betalain, which is only found in a few foods. Fresh beets are the best option to get the most nutritional value.

Cabbage
Another diuretic that can be easily added to your diet is cabbage. It also helps reduce the risk of heart disease.

Cranberry Juice
If you have ever had a UTI you know that cranberry juice can be an effective treatment. One of the reasons is that it works as a diuretic.

Parsley
Parsley is a diuretic and has a number of antioxidants.

Caffeinated Beverages
Coffee, tea, and other caffeinated beverages work as diuretics to help you lose weight and lower blood pressure.

Eggplant
Adding eggplant as a side dish to any meal can help you eliminate water weight.

Tomatoes
Tomatoes are powerful diuretics. Eat them plain or juice them.

Water
Drinking water helps release extra fluid from the body.

Watermelon
Abundant in water, watermelon is a powerful diuretic.

Cucumber
Like watermelon cucumbers are mostly water, making it a very hydrating vegetable.

Garlic
Garlic can cleanse the body in numerous ways, so add a bit to your food a few times a week.

Carrots
Carrots are known to be helpful with eyesight, but they have many other health benefits as well.

Asparagus
Asparagus is not only abundant in nutrients, but is also a powerful diuretic.

Artichokes
Artichokes often will match the effects of taking a prescription medication for water retention making this one of the most potent diuretic foods.

Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, known for its ability to destroy pathogens like bacteria, viruses and fungi. As you can see, coconut oil is the second natural source of concentrated lauric acid.

This miracle oil also contains medium-chain triglycericed, or MCTs. Human body metabolizes these in a different way than short- and long-chain fatty acids. Medium-chain fatty acids are not absorbed as fat, and they are converted into energy.


The tropical oil is believed to be one of the healthiest natural products and it is 90% saturated fatty acids, derivatives of fatty acids, polyphenols (these give coconut oil its distinctive smell and taste), vitamins E and K, and minerals.

Coconut oil improves digestion. Stir a tablespoon of coconut oil into a glass of water and drink it in the morning. This will help you get rid of parasites in your body.

It also melts fat, especially abdominal fat. Coconut oil reduces appetite, boosts metabolism and balances blood sugar.

Speaking of beauty, it strengthens nails and hair.

Hair conditioner

This treatment is great if you have dry or damaged hair. Apply some coconut oil onto your hair and leave it on for an hour. Rinse as you normally do.

Straight your hair

Coconut oil can soothe your electrifying hair. Apply a tiny amount on your hands and spread it from the roots and all the way to the ends. Enjoy your straight and glossy.

Nail care

Massage your nails and cuticles with some coconut oil. This will strengthen your nails and your manicure will last for longer.

Source: www.healthyfoodstar.com