1, cranberry

Indians believe that cranberries have diuretic effect and can treat many symptoms, including scurvy, which is usually thought to be caused by excessive intake of salt. Although there is no clear conclusion on the study of procyanidins contained in cranberries and their antibacterial effects, it is particularly important to note that the diuretic effect of cranberries is to excrete body fluids instead of potassium, which is also its shortcoming.

2. Cucumber

Cucumber contains sulfur and silicon, which is beneficial to stimulate the kidney to excrete uric acid and increase urination. Moreover, it is rich in water and potassium and low in sodium, which is beneficial to inhibit the production of nitric acid and inflammatory enzymes and prevent edema. In addition, cucumber slices can also be applied to the eyes to eliminate dark circles.

3.watermelon

Watermelon contains 92% water and rich potassium, so it also has diuretic effect. In addition, watermelon also contains citrulline, which can prevent vasodilation and leakage of body fluids and help reduce water retention.

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Jiedu diuretic vegetables

1, beet

Beets are rich in potassium, which helps to excrete body fluids and has anti-inflammatory effects.

2.cabbage

Cabbage is good for reducing water in the body. The popular recipe "cabbage soup" is to use the diuretic effect and rich water of cabbage to achieve the purpose of losing weight. In addition, red cabbage rich in anthocyanins also has anti-inflammatory effect.

Step 3: celery

Hippocrates, known as the "father of western medicine", strongly recommended taking celery to excrete excess body fluids. Now scientists have also found that celery has diuretic effect because it contains phthalein.

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