BarbP wrote: ↑Wed Jun 28, 2017 7:24 am
No plans here today, other than a couple of phone calls and quick errands; oh, and making egg salad. My blood pressure has been running a bit higher than I would like, and my legs and feet are pretty puffy. Drinking water (LOTS of water), watching my intake of salty/fatty foods and cutting out caffeine has helped some. I'm trying to avoid an increase in my blood pressure meds, but that is another option.
your post made me wonder about foods that have diuretic properties. I found this at the LIVESTRONG page:
Vegetables That Are Natural Diuretics
Certain vegetables are natural diuretics, including asparagus, beets, seaweed, pumpkin and green beans; however, because some vegetables can interact with certain medications, you should let your medical provider know if you have plans to drastically alter your diet to include more natural diuretics when you are already taking diuretic medication.
Leafy greens, such as spinach, kale and even cilantro and parsley are also natural diuretics. Parsley, in particular, increases the amount of urine your body produces and is naturally high in potassium, which minimizes the risk of low potassium levels as a result of using diuretics.
Artichokes help stimulate the appetite, as well as treating bile deficiency and encouraging urination. Their rich phytochemical and mineral content also ensures you will not lose excess potassium through urination.
Members of the onion family are also considered natural diuretics, so including garlic, leeks and onions in your daily diet can help reduce fluid retention. These vegetables have the added benefit of boosting flavor without needing extra salt. This can help with fluid retention because a high sodium diet can cause your body to retain fluid in an attempt to balance out your system.
