7 Awesome Natural Diuretic Foods and Drinks

Drink #1 – Green Tea

The caffeine in green tea is what gives this healing beverage its diuretic effect. Although it is not quite as potent as coffee, it will still help reduce your blood pressure and cleanse your body of waste.

Drink #2 – Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple Cider Vinegar, or ACV, has been used for hundreds of years as a treatment for urinary tract infections. It supports your kidneys and bladder, but its diuretic effects are gentle.
My advice: Try adding a spoonful to a cup of water to help reduce bloating and flush out excess sodium from your bodily systems!

Drink #3 – Cranberry Juice

Cranberries are a unique fruit that have long been used to treat urinary tract infections because it contains a special compound that prevents harmful bacteria from sticking to the cells in your bladder. What is more, this fruit is chuck full of antioxidants as well (for example vitamin C for boosting your immune system).

Herb #4 – Stinging Nettle

Although stinging nettle may be a prickly plant, it’s also a highly effective diuretic that can prevent creation of kidney stones and UTIs (urinary tract infections). It helps to flush bad bacteria out of your organism and also makes you lose weight!
What is more stinging nettle is revered for its great medicinal properties and has been used in folk medicine for hundreds of years to treat a variety of ailments from kidney stones to celiac disease, parasites and even skin problems!

Fruit #5 – Melons

Melons (watermelon in particular) are great diuretic fruit. Their high water content not only hydrates your body but also helps you flush out toxins.

Fruit #6 – Lemon

 Lemons are the key ingredient in most detoxifying drinks. Why? Because they have a powerful diuretic effect on your body. For this reason, lemons are also often used to treat urinary tract infections (UTI). It cleanses your UT and corrects any imbalances.If you have high uric acid problems, this fruit can help flush out bad bacteria and other toxins from your organism. Try drinking a glass of warm lemon water each morning to cleanse and detoxify yourself.

Vegetable #7 – Fennel

Fennel is another vegetable often used in cleansing and detox diets. It improves your ability to remove toxins while also reduces inflammation. It can even relieve problems with bloating and constipation. You can enjoy it in a variety of ways.Many people prepare fennel tea, while others prefer to include this vegetable in their favorite dishes. It has a mild, slightly licorice taste that can add a new layer of flavor to your meals. Not surprisingly, this is a popular addition to Italian and Middle Eastern cuisines.