Nutritionist Natalia Gridina: products with potassium are good fighters against edema.
Nutritionist Gridina spoke about products that provoke edema, and products that help reduce them. According to the doctor, food that contributes to water retention in the body, such as various salty and pickled snacks, smoked meats, becomes, first of all, a provocateur of edema. br>Also, Gridina added, the consumption of products containing added sugar leads to the appearance of edema. After them, the level of glucose in the blood rises, facilitating the release of fluid from the cells. In addition, kidney cells are exposed to elevated blood glucose levels, resulting in sodium retention. This, in turn, retains water.
To reduce swelling, the specialist advised to include foods containing potassium in the diet (they have a diuretic effect). greens, fresh cucumbers, zucchini, sweet peppers, dried apricots, bananas and fresh apricots,” Natalia Gridina said in an interview with Gazeta.Ru.
In addition, fiber, vitamin C and, accordingly, products containing them help to get rid of edema.
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Additionally, the doctor advised drinking green tea and using it more often instead salts, herbs, garlic, ginger, lemon juice – all this also provides prevention of puffiness. when eating breakfast.
Important! Information provided for reference only. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. Seek medical attention at the first sign of illness.
Natalia Gridina Health nutritionist