One word, ladies, WATERMELON

So the past couple of days I've been eating a lot of watermelon and for the first night in months my ankles aren't swollen! So if you are having some swelling a little watermelon might help!

 

Oh, man.. now I want some so bad. And I got half of one I let rot in the fridge cause I couldn't eat it fast enough!! Darn It! lol.

 

Yep! because it is mostly water and you will actually swell if you are not getting enough.

 

hmm, I can eat watermelon 1/4 at once but I have terrible heartburn after I finish it. so I always end up eating Tums after the watermelon
hmm will check if it help me with my swollen feet.

 

Funny. I was actually on a watermelon binge about a month ago. Glad to know it has healing properties too.

 

Cucumber is supposed to do the same thing too....anybody with experience with it?

 

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Cucumber is supposed to do the same thing too....anybody with experience with it?


When I was pregnant with my son, I ate tomatoes and cucumber by the ton. I would wake up at 2 am with serious cravings for a cucumber and tomato salad. I had no swelling with my son.

 

Thanks for the tip for our expecting Moms. :good: Now I want some watermelon too. :lol:

 

Sure, I really look forward to buying watermelon in JANUARY.

:blink:

 

Good to know, I have been craving and eating watermelon like crazy!

 

I'm going to have to stop at the store this morning to buy watermelon! Wow funny how you can start craving something so fast!

 

I thought that watermelon had a high water content which is why it helped reduce swelling but it is actually a natural diuretic. Here's a little excerpt on the benefits of watermelon.



Health Benefits

Watermelon is basically very cleansing, alkalinizing, diuretic and mineralizing. It is very effective in promoting intestinal elimination, keeping the body free from toxic wastes.

Its juice is easily digestible and are completely absorbed for all its minerals, providing much needed nutrients to the body.

The alkalinizing effect maintains the acid-alkaline balance in the body, neutralizing the toxic condition of the body resulting from excessive intake of acid-forming foods.

Drawing from the rich anti-oxidant and beta-carotene, the health effects of watermelon juice are immense.

Asthma: The powerful anti-oxidant in watermelon reduces toxic matters in the body, that in turn reduces asthma attacks.

Arthritis: The rich beta-carotene and vitamin C content in this big fruit do wonders in quenching inflammation that contributes to conditions like osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

Bladder problems: Its cleansing and natural diuretic effect is totally healing for kidney and bladder problems

Cholesterol: Watermelon juice is healthful in preventing cholesterol from clogging arteries and can increase HDL, the good cholesterol, reducing the risks of cardiovascular diseases.

Constipation: Drink a big glass of watermelon juice. It is very effective in aiding the elimination of wastes. Consuming plenty of this red juice will do a lot of good.

Fluid retention: Its diuretic action helps to eliminate excess fluids from the body, reducing water retention, especially for women during their monthly menstruation cycle and in pregnant women.

Heart attack: The combination of folic acid and the other essential vitamins in this fruit plays an important role in reducing the risks of heart attacks, strokes and colon cancer.

Itchiness: As watermelon juice cleanses the body of toxic wastes, it also greatly reduces itchiness that result from toxicity of acidosis.

Prostate Cancer: Lycopene (from red watermelons) has been extensively researched for its anti-oxidant and cancer-preventing properties. It is reported to be especially protective against prostate cancer.

Skin Blemish: Use watermelon externally by applying a small piece liberally on your face. Leave for ten minutes, then wash off with warm water, followed by a splash of cold water.