Fluid Retention

Fluid retention is just one of the complaints of many women with difficulty in keeping the silhouette. The accumulation of water in the body due to the fact that the kidneys can not excrete excess water may be due to several factors. It can be a health problem, kidney failure or blood circulation.

In women, it may be casual and can happen due to hormonal changes, where it is so, fluid retention occurs about a week before the menstrual period, giving a sensation of swelling, especially in the belly, chest and legs and disappears after menstruation. This is a kind of light fluid retention which may be further aggravated by the use of the contraceptive pill due to its hormonal components.

However, there are people who constantly complain of swelling, especially of the legs, belly, hands and feet and this retention may be due to other factors, among them the diet. Excessive use of sugar and salt are the main responsible for this situation. The existing sodium in salt and in some other foods, especially canned food or pre-cooked food is the enemy number one for who suffers from this problem.
To temper foods, you should opt for the use of lemon or spices instead of salt.

A great way to help prevent fluid retention is to drink lots of water, but gradually throughout the day. Drinking too much water at one time is not convenient. When you feel thirsty, it is a sign of dehydration and the body will retain the water.

Should be consumed water-rich foods, and vitamin C as it have an excellent diuretic component, drinking tea and natural fruit juices and eat bananas, because it is rich in potassium which is excellent for water retention.
We must never forget the importance of exercise for the proper functioning of the body.

Constipation

Constipation can be an enemy of your weight loss, but can also be a result of your diet.
If you suffer from constipation it means that for some reason your gut is not working properly and the stool were not expelled from the way they should and in the time when they should, which is very uncomfortable and sometimes painful. The lack of water and fiber in the diet are one of the probable causes of this problem. In this case, there are foods you should include in your daily diet and others the you should avoid.

Foods to include in your diet:

• Fruit. Eat plenty of fruit and increase the amount of natural fruit juices. Orange, mango, papaya, grapes, etc.. Try to eat a kiwi every day in the morning;
• Greenery. Include in your diet salad, lettuce, watercress, eggplant, etc.;
• Vegetables and legumes, cabbage, beans, lentils. You can eat these foods including soup in your daily meals.
• Fibers. Eat foods rich in fiber. Whole grains, whole wheat bread, oatmeal, etc..
• Dried fruits, nuts, hazelnuts, etc.
• White meat and fish.
• Olive oil.

Foods to avoid:

• Cakes and biscuits;
• Red meat;
• Canned food;

Note:

In any diet, water is very important, but in this case, the fibers are very important to a good intestinal transit, we must be careful, the more fiber in your diet and lack of water exacerbates the problem, so it is important that you drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day.
Again, the exercise is very important, especially exercises that help stimulate the muscles of the intestines.

Anti Stress Diet

Well, our nutrition can help us reduce stress levels. With the exaggerated pace of today life, there is no one who does not suffer with stress, or go through stressful moments at least occasionally. There are many factors that lead to states of stress, routine, work, intellectual and professional responsibilities, relationships and changes in emotional states.
The states of stress can alter our metabolism to the point of leading to obesity, for example, or alter our physical ability till we feel tired and completely exhausted, and can cause headaches or hair loss. But we cab with our nutrition help our body make a better control of stress levels and be more calm.
This is not a weight loss diet but a diet in order to feel better physically and psychologically.

Are recommended foods rich in vitamin B6, studies indicate that a large percentage of people with depression have deficit of this vitamin that can be found, for example, in rice, banana, mango, watercress, squash, tuna and vegetables.
Foods rich in vitamin B12, which we find in clams, oysters, milk, eggs, and liver. Vitamin C, this vitamin can be found in many fruits and vegetables, helps in the absorption of B vitamins and magnesium-rich foods such as watercress, almonds, peanuts, nuts, whole grains and vegetables. The greater the physical and psychological effort, the greater the need for magnesium intake.
Let's not forget that it is very important for our body to maintain a regular sleep and rest, we should sleep at least eight hours a day. While we sleep the body produces melatonin, which scavenges free radicals and provides a sense of well-being, so avoid coffee and alcohol or stimulants such as green tea, for example.