What foods/drinks act as diuretics?

[dixie77]

I feel like I have a lot of water weight still on me. What foods/drinks act as diuretics? I drink a ton of water and it even seems like I have heard water itself is a diuretic. I was drinking lots of pure unsweetened cranwater but have given it up during induction.

[sallyseachange]

Re: What foods/drinks act as diuretics?

Water water and more water!
(I also heard that onions have a diuretic effect, but be careful with the carbs)

[Sheepie]

Re: What foods/drinks act as diuretics?

I bought some detox tea and it seemed like I was going every 20 minutes! It was Indian, not Chinese, and tasted really good, but I didn't expect to go so often. I'm surprised my coworkers didn't say anything.

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: What foods/drinks act as diuretics?

Hi, Kristy! I think that after the first week on Atkins, you will find that eating this way will serve as its own diuretic. To further enhance the effects of this, I make sure to incorporate cardio (walking), resistance training with abdominal work, and eschew excess sodium as much as possible, and I also do not keep sodas in the house and only have them when dining out. Coffee is said to be a diuretic, but this can also be dehydrating. Of course, make sure to drink all of your water!

[Uk Girl]

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Sheila,

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[soliwit]

Re: What foods/drinks act as diuretics?

A quick search came up with the following foods:
The following foods and herbs are know to have diuretic properties:

• Celery seed (and plant)
• Parsley
• Dandelion
• Juniper berries
• Asparagus
• Artichoke
• Melon
• Watercress

[SugarFreeSheila]

Re: What foods/drinks act as diuretics?

Thank you so much, UKGirl. I always get so excited when I hear from anyone anywhere in the UK!!