Watermelon for swelling??

ReneeK728 · June 2011

The weather around here has been so hot lately. By the end of the day I have been getting a little "puffy" and have been craving ice cold watermelon and cantaloupe like crazy. My grandma had 3 late summer babies (before A/C she reminded me) and was telling me about how hot and swollen she was by the end of her pregnancies. She said my grandpa would bring her watermelon to eat to keep her from getting really bloated.

I thought that was so cute of grandpa, and I figured eating watermelon to decrease bloating was just a country old wives tale. But... I googled it, and apparently watermelon is a natural diuretic. I had never heard that before. Grandpa wasn't crazy. I have an outdoor wedding coming up, and maybe I will load on watermelon at the buffet to keep me cool and keep my face from looking so puffy in pictures.

mamabear7 · June 2011

I've never heard that and I think its so cute. I've been craving watermelon like crazy. I think I eat a half a watermelon a week!

amos07 · June 2011

Warning about watermelon...you will pee twice as much as you do now so be prepared for lots of bathroom trips if you do it at the wedding.

MrsCase1 · June 2011

it's true. it is soooooo good for you and a much better way of getting water retention down than some of the alternatives!

clo1982 · June 2011

That is SO ironic that you posted this! I have been craving/eating watermelon like it's my job and was just thinking today how it's weird that my wedding ring feels loose again. I never, in a million years, would have attributed it to the massive amounts of the fruit I am eating!

ShyVi826 · June 2011

Does anyone know of any other natural diuretics? Other types of melon, maybe? I could definitely use some help in this area but I hate watermelon.

dairygirl19 · June 2011

Yep! Totally works.

Most any other fruit with a high water content will work as well.

I chew ice chips like crazy for this very reason. I literally crave them lately.

amylou252 · June 2011

My doctor said cucumbers will help with the swelling as well... for those of you that aren't too keen on watermelon

flowers2424 · June 2011

I just finished a nice serving of watermelon and cateloupe. I can't get enough of either. The only significant swelling that I have noticed is my feet when I am on them for very long periods of time. My rings still fit the same.

I often eat watermelon for dessert, and this does lead to many more bathroom trips throughout the night. Oh well.

FordFalcor · June 2011

**waddles out of post in search of watermelon**

Brads Girl · June 2011

my doc said asparagus and watermelon are both great for swelling.

Lauren79 · June 2011

Grapes are also great for keeping hydrated and keeps the swelling down.

aesf · June 2011

watermelons are 92% water. i eat 2-3 a week -its a craving ill gladly give in too

Amy53083 · June 2011

I am on baby #4 and have never heard of the watermelon thing. I could definitely have used that info with my second. I had awful swelling in my legs with him. Good thing watermelon is in season right now. I'll start eating more of it knowing it's good for more than just making me have to pee. Smile

FyshWyfe · June 2011

It's true that it's a diuretic. I will be eating my weight in watermelon over the next month and a half.

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