Diuretic foods, high in water and fiber, aid urination and bowel movements and can help flush toxins from the body. Vegetables like cucumbers, asparagus, beets, and kale are good choices, as are oats and root vegetables like garlic and horseradish. Consuming these foods raw is recommended for maximum benefits.
Diuretic foods are foods that have a high water content and, therefore, promote increased urination. Sometimes diuretic foods are also high in fiber which can help create more frequent bowel movements. These foods are often eaten by people looking to increase urination or bowel movements or flush toxins from their systems. Due to their purifying properties, diuretic foods are also often consumed by people who wish to purify the kidneys and thus improve organ function.
Most diuretic foods are vegetables. Cucumbers and asparagus, for example, are particularly good for both aiding urination and improving kidney function. Cucumbers are a good source of silicon and sulfur which help improve the ability of the kidneys to eliminate uric acid. Asparagus contains asparigine which helps improve overall kidney function.
Other vegetables that fall into the diuretic food category include beets, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, carrots, artichokes, watercress, and kale. In fact, people looking to eliminate toxins and lose weight often follow a cabbage soup diet. The recipes used for the Cabbage Soup Diet vary, but often include other vegetables listed above. Tomatoes, often thought of as a vegetable but technically a fruit, also have diuretic properties.
Those looking for a cereal with diuretic properties can turn to oats. Oats contain silica, a natural diuretic. Eating oatmeal for breakfast is a great way to incorporate this natural diuretic into your diet. Oats can also be mixed into cookie and granola mixes.
Beets, mentioned above, are root vegetables that can aid in cleansing the body and are also believed to help attack fat deposits in the body. They are not the only root that can be classified as a diuretic food. Other diuretic roots include garlic, onions, radishes and horseradish. Garlic, like beets, is believed to help break down and eliminate fat. Horseradish, raw onions and radishes are believed to boost metabolism and also aid urination and bowel movements.
To get the most out of these diuretic foods, it is recommended to consume them raw. A watercress salad with tomatoes, asparagus, cucumbers, raw onions and a garlic dressing, for example, can be a delicious meal made up entirely of diuretic foods. While garlic, onions, and horseradish can be difficult to consume raw, even small amounts of these roots, diced or chopped, can improve overall health and well-being.
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