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
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