10 Diuretic Foods
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Diuretic Food #3: Asparagus
Asparagus is a popular vegetable that is thought to have originated in Europe. It is a flowering plant, but the asparagus that ends up on our dinner tables is usually the young shoots. It is low in calories yet high in vitamins and minerals, making it a popular addition to many healthy living diets.
Another reason for the popularity of asparagus is that it can be prepared in so many ways. As well as being used for food, it is also sometimes used as a diuretic. Asparagus contains asparagine, an amino acid that helps encourage the body to pass urine. It is also known for the way that it affects the odor of our urine after eating it.
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