Do you have a wedding or reunion coming up and your dress is a little snug?
When doing Extreme Makeover on ABC, my friends and I decided to "sneak out" one night and partied into the wee hours of the morning. We didn't take into account that our beautiful gowns may not fit us the way they did just a few days before.
To get rid of a few extra pounds (water weight) eat a lot of plain asparagus! Asparagus is a natural diuretic and works wonders!
Some other benefits of Asparagus:
A Natural Diuretic -
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=12
Asparagus is a very good source of potassium (288 mg per cup) and quite low in sodium (19.8 mg per cup. Its mineral profile, combined with an active amino acid in asparagus, asparagine, gives asparagus a diuretic effect. Although some popular articles on asparagine link this amino acid to the distinct urinary odor that can follow along after consumption of asparagus, research studies suggest that this odor stems from a variety of sulfur-containing compounds (discussed in detail under the "Safety" section below). Historically, asparagus has been used to treat problems involving swelling, such as arthritis and rheumatism, and may also be useful for PMS-related water retention.
When doing Extreme Makeover on ABC, my friends and I decided to "sneak out" one night and partied into the wee hours of the morning. We didn't take into account that our beautiful gowns may not fit us the way they did just a few days before.
To get rid of a few extra pounds (water weight) eat a lot of plain asparagus! Asparagus is a natural diuretic and works wonders!
Some other benefits of Asparagus:
A Natural Diuretic -
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=12
Asparagus is a very good source of potassium (288 mg per cup) and quite low in sodium (19.8 mg per cup. Its mineral profile, combined with an active amino acid in asparagus, asparagine, gives asparagus a diuretic effect. Although some popular articles on asparagine link this amino acid to the distinct urinary odor that can follow along after consumption of asparagus, research studies suggest that this odor stems from a variety of sulfur-containing compounds (discussed in detail under the "Safety" section below). Historically, asparagus has been used to treat problems involving swelling, such as arthritis and rheumatism, and may also be useful for PMS-related water retention.
Don't like asparagus? If you can take herbs, here are a list of herbs that do the same thing. Of course, always consult your physician first.
Dandelion Root cleanses the bloodstream and liver. Dandelion improves the functioning of the kidneys, spleen, pancreas, and stomach.
Green Tea has been used as a stimulant, diuretic, astringent (to control bleeding and help heal wounds), and to improve heart health.
Stinging Nettle has detoxifying properties that extend beyond the urinary system, but its diuretic action makes it particularly effective in this area.
Here's to a happier Dress Season!
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