Diet Meal Plans

Water retention happens for a variety of reasons. One of the most common causes is consuming too much sodium. Drinking too much alcohol, a woman’s menstruation cycle or pregnancy can also trigger hormonal changes and cause the kidneys to retain more water. Others like medications can also upset the fluid balance of the body.

Different people retain water differently. Some get puffy eyes and limbs, while others have bloated stomachs.

How to Get Rid Of Water Retention in the Body

There are 2 simple methods on how to control water retention:

Cut down on Salt
Without us realizing it, we consume a huge amount of salt every day. Salt is one important reason why food tastes so good and this is especially true for the processed or fast foods that we consume so often. And adding condiments like soy sauce, barbecue sauce, butter and seasonings compounds the problem as salt is one of the hidden ingredient. So do read your food labels for sodium content and make good food choices that do not add too much salt to your food.

Drink more water
Our body has to maintain a certain pH level, when we consume too much salt and not drinking enough water, the ph level is disturbed. The body will then automatically retain water to balance out the pH level. So drink at least 8 glasses of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine drinks like coffee, tea and sodas that cause dehydration and further aggravate the water retention situation.

Cure for Water Retention
Adopt Healthy Dieting
Water retention is a sign from your body telling you that you may be not eating right. By learning to eat healthy, you will naturally cut down on processed foods and thereby reduces the salt intake which causes water retention. In the long term by eating healthy foods, you will enjoy a healthy body and a healthy weight too.