It is advisable to follow this before hot weather or when you feel increased fluid retention in our body. We can also keep some of these customs to prevent.
Many people are above their proper weight because of fluid retention, which causes swelling and discomfort in certain parts of the body.
However, the good news is that we can remove excess liquid with adequate food. In this article we present a 7 day diet to combat fluid retention naturally, which will allow you to reduce volume and feel lighter and more vital.
What is retention?
Fluid retention or edema can be a disease or a temporary dilation of the veins due to excessive heat.
In case of pathological it may be related to circulatory, cardiac, liver or kidney issues, forcing us to go to the doctor to make us timely diagnosis and treatment.
We can identify because it is related to an increase in weight for no apparent reason, with a volume increase or swelling in certain parts of the body such as the waist, legs or ankles.
Although not always related to being overweight, the truth is that obesity can also lead to fluid retention.
Diet 7 days
This specific diet for 7 days to combat fluid retention will allow us to notice a relief in a week, although it is best to incorporate good habits that we always maintain, never to suffer edema after this diet.
This diet is excellent for anyone, as it is known for its cleansing properties to improve the function of the kidneys and liver.
It is very advisable to do before the hottest times of the year or at some point we feel more fluid retention.
We always recommend seeing a doctor before any treatment, especially if we suffer an illness or are taking medication.
General guidelines
Here we share some general tips that will be key issues during this week:
- We shall abolish completely table salt or refined our food. The moderate amounts of replace it with sea salt, Himalayan salt or seawater.
- Also avoid eating foods that already contain salt, such as crackers, breads, salted nuts, etc.
- We will strengthen the taste of dishes with natural seasonings such as spices (cayenne, curry, paprika, etc.), vinegar, lemon juice, herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, etc.).
- Avoid eating sugar or sugary foods as they can cause us need to eat more sweet and difficulty this diet.
In the mornings
We start the day by drinking two glasses of warm or hot water with the juice of half a lemon. It is very important to break the overnight fast thus to enable the organization and functioning of each organ in particular.
Twenty minutes later we will prepare a smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 pear
- 1 slice fresh pineapple
- ½ cucumber
- A pinch of ginger fresh or powdered
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil extra virgin (15 g)
- 1 cup oat drinks (200 ml)
Preparation
We will beat the ingredients and we take small sips.
* If we are hungrier in the morning we can take a whole-wheat toast with avocado, accompanied by green tea.
At noon
For lunch choose from the following options:
First plate
- Gazpacho homemade vegetable or juice
- Creamed vegetables or salad
Second course
- Meat
- Fish
- Vegetables
- Egg
* All dishes can be accompanied with brown rice as a side dish.
Dessert
- Applesauce
- Fresh pineapple
- Gelatin agar.
In mid afternoon
By mid-afternoon we always take an infusion of horsetail, which has diuretic and re-mineralizing properties.
If we are hungry, we can snack yogurt with nuts, a piece of fruit or something similar.
At night
For dinner we should not abuse quantities and we try dinner as early as possible. Choose from the following options:
First plate
- Gazpacho homemade vegetable or juice
- Soup
- Vegetables cream
- Salad
Second course
- Fish
- Egg
- Avocado
- Low salt cheese
* We can accompany with some bread or brown rice.
Dessert
- Apple
- Pear
- A handful of nuts
If the diet works for us, the end of the week we can keep some of these good habits to prevent fluid retention continuously.
