Natural diuretics
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Natural diuretics
1) Cranberry juice is a good source of polyphenol antioxidants and phytochemicals. It helps the body get rid of wastes and bacteria, and is especially useful in preventing urinary tract infections caused by E.coli bacteria.
2) Parsley is a powerful natural diuretic that is also high in vitamin C. It contains more beta-carotene than a large carrot.
3) Some of us drink coffee everyday but are unaware that it is a mild diuretic. Its ability to get rid of toxins is the reason why coffee scrubs are a recommend treatment for improving cellulite.
4) Rich in sulfur and quercetin, raw onions have been shown to help neutralise the free radicals in the body and protect its cells from damage. According to Wikipedia, this common kitchen staple was once prescribed as a diuretic by Greek physician Hippocrates.
5) Cabbage is a natural diuretic that helps break down fatty deposits. Perhaps that's the reason why it is a main ingredient in the wildly popular fat-busting Cabbage Soup Diet.
6) Eat more oats. They are not only good for lowering harmful cholesterol but also contain silica - a natural diuretic.
7) Potassium-rich asparagus is also rich in asparagine, an amino acid that is effective at eliminating waste and toxins.
8) Normally associated with perking up poultry dishes, rosemary is a mild diuretic herb that can help reduce swelling.
9) Rich in the anti-oxidant, lycopene, that eliminates free radicals from the body, tomato, with its high water content, is also an excellent diuretic.
10) High in vitamin C, carrots are believed to increase urination and hasten removal of fat deposits and waste from the body.