What To Eat and What NOT To Eat To Shed Pounds Almost Instantly
Continued from our Retreat & Renew Daily Tip.
By Laurel House, Quickie Chick
What NOT to Eat
More than what you should eat, be aware of what you shouldn’t eat- which isn’t always just the fatty stuff. Some people should stay away from dairy because it can cause bloat for those who are lactose sensitive. Salt is another stay-away-from spice if you don’t want to look like an inflated balloon.
Drop Water Weight
Since it is literally impossible to drop poundage on a days notice, yet you still want to look as if you’ve “lost weight,” your best bet is to go for a decrease in circumference… through water loss. Here are foods that can help do the trick. Um… make sure you choose organic — it’s even better for you (not to mention the planet).
Cut this out and tape it to your fridge!
“Diuretic” Foods to Encourage De-Puffing:
- Celery
- Celery Seed
- Cranberry Juice
- Green Tea
- Dandelion leaf tea (also helps in detoxification and urinary tract infections)
- Fennel
- Juniper Berries
- Lemon
- Nettle
- Parsley
High Water Foods that, yes, Help Eliminate Excess Water
Eating high water content foods is another way to increase the elimination of excess fluid retention. I know, counter-intuitive:
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cucumbers
- Lettuce
- Oats
- Tomatoes (also aid metabolism)
- Watermelon
- Watercress
Up Your Potassium
Potassium-rich foods actually counterbalance the puffing qualities of salt and alcohol, acting as a mild diuretic. Here’s a list of potassium-rich foods that you should slip into your diet right now:
- Avocado
- Beets and Beet greens
- Edamame
- Papaya
- Dates
- Spinach
- Butternut Squash
- Dried Apricots
- Banana
- Broccoli
- Orange juice
- Yogurt
- Yams
- Unsalted Almonds
- Grapefruit
- Salmon
