7-day Diet For Fluid Retention

Many people exceed a healthy weight due to fluid retention, or fluid retention, which leads to swelling and discomfort in certain parts of the body.

The good news, however, is that you can eliminate excess fluid by eating the right foods.

In today’s article, we will share a seven-day diet that will help you fight fluid retention naturally, so you can reduce swelling and feel lighter and more energetic.

What is fluid retention?

Fluid retention, or edema, can be a chronic problem or just a temporary dilation of the veins due to high heat.

In chronic cases, it may be related to circulatory, heart, liver or kidney problems, which means you need to go to the doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment.

You can identify fluid retention because it is associated with an increase in your weight for no apparent reason, with swelling or inflammation in certain parts of your body such as the waist, legs and ankles.

Although not always related to obesity,  obesity can also lead to fluid retention.

7-day diet

This seven-day diet specifically aimed at fluid retention will give you relief in a week. However, it is best to incorporate good habits that you maintain afterwards so that you will no longer suffer from edema.

The diet is excellent for everyone, thanks to its well-known cleansing properties that will improve the function of the kidneys and liver.

It is a good idea to follow it before the hottest time of the year, or at any time when you notice more fluid retention.

We always recommend talking to a doctor before starting any treatment, especially if you are suffering from an illness or taking medication.

General tips

Here are some general tips that will be key during this week:

• You need to completely eliminate table salt or refined salt in your food. You can replace it with moderate amounts of sea salt, Himalayan salt or seawater.
• You also need to avoid eating foods that already contain salt, such as biscuits, bread, salty nuts, and so on.

• You can enhance the taste of your dishes with the help of natural flavorings, such as spices (cayenne, curry, paprika, etc.), vinegar, lemon juice and herbs (basil, oregano, thyme, etc.).
• Avoid eating sugary or sugary foods, as they can make you crave more sweets and make your diet harder to follow.

In the morning

You will start the day by drinking two cups of lukewarm or warm water with the juice of half a lemon. It is important that you break the fast of the night in this way to improve the function of each organ in particular.

Twenty minutes later you will be making a smoothie.

Ingredients

• 1 celery stick
• 1 bulb
• 1 slice of fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 pinch fresh or ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil (15 g)
• 1 cup oat milk (200 ml)

Cooking

• Run all the ingredients in a blender and drink it slowly.

* If you are still hungry in the morning, you can eat a slice of wholemeal bread with avocado, along with a cup of green tea.

Noon

For lunch you can choose from the following options:

First course

• Gazpacho, or a homemade vegetable juice
• Creamy vegetables or a salad

Second dish

• Meat
• Fish
• Vegetables
• Egg

* All dishes can be served with brown rice as an accompaniment.

Dessert

• Apples
• Fresh pineapple
• Agar agar-gelatin

In the afternoon

In the afternoon, you should always drink horseradish tea, which has diuretic properties and contains a lot of minerals.

If you are hungry, you can enjoy a snack such as yogurt with nuts, a fruit, or something similar.

At night

For dinner, do not overeat, and try to have this last meal as early as possible.

First course

• Gazpacho, or homemade vegetable juice
• Soup
• Creamy vegetables
• Salad

Second dish

• Fish
• Avocado
• Low salt cheese

* These can be served with some bread or brown rice.

Dessert

• Apple
• Pear
• A handful of nuts

If this diet works for you, at the end of the week you can continue to practice some of these good eating habits to continue to prevent fluid retention.