10 Natural Diuretics
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Diuretic #6: Celery
Celery is often found in salads. It is also sometimes eaten with a dip instead of less healthy alternatives such as fries and chips. It is popular in healthy weight loss diets because it is low in calories and also filling. In addition to being healthy and having a low-calorie count, it is also an effective diuretic.
Celery has a high water content, for starters. It also contains a chemical known as butylphthalide, which has been shown to be able to encourage the kidneys to increase urine production. Celery has also been shown to be able to help regulate blood pressure as well as having other health benefits.
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