Combat Periodic Weight Gain

June 11, 2004

Combat Periodic Weight Gain

If you change your eating habits to reflect your

unique metabolic type and still gain weight, it could be due to

fluid retention. Several solutions may be helpful.

• Drink a mild diuretic tea

  like uva ursi and parsley.

• Eat foods that are high

  in potassium and help regulate fluid balance, such as cucumbers,

  melons, and bananas.

• Eat as many fresh fruits

  and vegetables as possible.

• Throw away your salt shaker.

  Salt worsens fluid retention and bloating.

• Avoid processed foods such

  as catsup, mustard, and salad dressings that are high in salt.

  Read food labels for salt levels (less than 50 mg per serving).

• Avoid fried and fatty foods.

  They worsen bloating.

• Avoid wheat and dairy products

  that can irritate allergies and worsen bloating.

• Make sure your bowels

  are working properly so that you don’t reabsorb fluids and waste

  products that should be eliminated from your body. If you have

  problems with constipation, include one to eight tablespoons of

  bran in your daily diet.

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