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How to get rid of water retention

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Water retention or fluid retention can be caused due to several medical conditions and some medications. Edema is the medical term for swelling caused by the retention of excessive fluids in the body tissues. Although it is usually harmless, it may be a result of severe medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. Women may experience water retention during pregnancy or while the ovaries are releasing the eggs. The ways suggested to get rid of water retention are intended for healthy people or athletes. People with chronic edema should consult their physician for further treatment.

Here are some ways to ditch water weight fast:

Regular exercise: Although you may be aversed to it, you run out of options when trying to lose water weight. Hence, it is important to sweat it out. Regular exercise helps to reduce inflammation, thus retaining less water overall.
Get those fluids: Although it may sound bizarre, drinking more water helps to get rid of extra water and sodium. Either drink 2-3 L of water or increase the intake of water-rich foods. Below is the summary of various food items and their water content in percentage:

**Chart of the summary of various food items and their water content in percentage**
Percentage	Food Item
90-99%	Fat-free milk, cantaloupe, strawberries, watermelon, lettuce, cabbage, celery, spinach, pickles, and squash (cooked)
80-89%	Fruit juice, yogurt, apples, grapes, oranges, carrots, broccoli (cooked), pears, and pineapple
70-79%	Bananas, avocados, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, potato (baked), corn (cooked), and shrimp
60-69%	Pasta, legumes, salmon, ice cream, and chicken breast
50-59%	Ground beef, hot dogs, feta cheese, and tenderloin steak (cooked)
40-49%	Pizza
30-39%	Cheddar cheese, bagels, and bread
20-29%	Pepperoni sausage, cake, and biscuits
10-19%	Butter, margarine, and raisins
1-9%	Walnuts, peanuts (dry roasted), chocolate chip cookies, crackers, cereals, pretzels, taco shells, and peanut butter
0%	Oils and sugars
100%	Water

Increase your potassium intake: Potassium helps to maintain water balance and blood pressure by eliminating sodium from the body. Thus, consuming more potassium-rich foods may help you to lose water weight. Some of the potassium-rich foods and their potassium content include in the below chart.

**Chart of the potassium-rich foods in serving size**
Food (no table salt added)	Serving size	Potassium (mg)
Apricots	two raws or five dry	200
Artichoke	one medium	345
Beans (lima, baked navy)	half cup	280
Beef, ground	three oz	270
Beets, raw or cooked	half cup	260
Broccoli	half cup	230
Brussels sprouts	half cup	250
Clams, canned	three oz	535
Dates	five	270
Dried beans and peas	half cup	300-475
Fish (haddock, perch, salmon)	three oz	300
French fries	three oz	470
Lentils	half cup	365
Milk (fat-free, low-fat, whole, buttermilk)	one cup	350-380
Orange	one fruit	240
Orange juice	half cup	235
Potato, baked	one potato	925
Potato chips, plain, salted	one oz	465
Prunes	five	305
Pumpkin, canned	half cup	350
Spinach	half cup	420
Sweet potato, baked	one potato	450
Tomatoes, canned	half cup	200-300
Tomato, fresh	one fruit	290
Turkey	three oz	250
Winter squash	half cup	250
Yogurt, plain	six oz	260
Zucchini	half cup	220
Banana	one	425

Load yourself with fibers: It is important to have a healthy digestive system if you plan to lose water weight. Fibers help to improve the digestive system and maintain water balance.
Curb your sodium intake: High sodium is linked to water retention. Hence, it is advisable to manage your salt intake by cutting on processed foods. Below is the sodium requirement for the different age groups

**Chart of the daily sodium requirement for the different age groups**
Age (years)	Sodium requirement
19-30	1.5 g/day
31-50	1.5 g/day
51-70	1.3 g/day
>70	1.2 g/day

For pregnant and lactating women, the sodium intake should be limited to 1.5 g/day of sodium.

Medically Reviewed on 12/22/2020

References

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/whats-water-weight#1

https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/abo9047

https://www.nal.usda.gov/sites/default/files/fnic_uploads/water_full_report.pdf