8 foods against water retention

Summer is approaching and water retention is ready to claim more victims than ever! With the heat the stagnation of liquids increases and so that sense of swelling and heaviness, in addition to the dreaded cellulite ... But defeating water retention is possible, starting right from the diet: discover with us which are the top foods to eliminate it, insert these anti-water retention foods in your diet, then remember to drink plenty of water and that's it!

1. The cucumber

Cucumber is composed of 96% water: who better than him can help you against water retention? And in addition it has purifying properties, mineral salts in abundance and an enviable refreshing power, which in summer is certainly not to be underestimated!

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2. The beetroot

The red one, excellent alone or in salads. In addition to having a splendid color, it contains a lot of potassium, an essential element to better fight water retention!

3. The pineapple

Fresh, sweet, thirst-quenching and full of nutritional and anti-inflammatory qualities: pineapple is a real summer must-have! Thanks to a particular enzyme called "bromelain" it helps digest and fight cellulite and retention. And it is not the only way to which inserting pineapple in your diet can help you tone your body ... look here:

Also try the blueberry and basil lemonade to deflate: here is the video!

An excellent remedy for swelling and water retention is this recipe, of which we propose the video: a blueberry-based lemonade with the addition of basil leaves, perfect for draining and deflating!

4. The dandelion

Dandelion is a plant with diuretic and purifying properties, and is often used in diets to lose weight quickly. Its leaves help fight water retention and you can consume them in the form of herbal tea or, if you are too hot, in salads, seasoned with oil, vinegar and a little salt.

5. The watermelon

Few calories, an amazing taste, lots and lots of water and an excellent supply of potassium, phosphorus and magnesium: what more could you ask for from watermelon, this delicious fruit that will refresh our summer afternoons helping us fight water retention without putting on a pound?

6. The cherry stalks

Well yes. If you are used to throwing them away, you make a big mistake! Leave them to infuse in boiling water for a quarter of an hour and you will get a truly amazing herbal tea with draining and purifying qualities, excellent against water retention and perfect for saving money.

7. The asparagus

They contain glutathione, useful for the body to eliminate the liquid in the tissues. They also help to fight free radicals: two functions is better than one! And then they are very good.

8. The lettuce

What's better than a rich salad as a summer meal? Choose lettuce, which is rich in iron, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins and fiber. Great for retention as well as for the figure!