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Step 1
Select fresh foods. Fresh whole fruits like apples and pears, dry beans like red and navy, and vegetables like corn on the cob and string beans are good examples. Canned vegetables, beans, and fruit tend to be high in sodium and sugar. An unhealthy diet high in sodium increases the chances of water retention. According to www.medicinenet.com, water retention leaves people feeling bloated and adds a few extra pounds.
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Step 2
Refrain from eating fast food. The potatoes for French fries, meat for hamburgers, breaded chicken, and cheese are all processed, and often deep-fried. These foods are high in calories and contain saturated fats. Desserts like apple or chocolate pie, cake, ice cream sundaes, and cookies are loaded with sugar.
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Step 3
Avoid white breads and pasta made with refined white flour. Eat smart by choosing whole grain breads and pasta. According to www.womenfitness.net/ugly_truths.htm, refined white flour is highly processed, which eliminates the bran and germ needed to cleanse your system.
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Step 4
Limit consumption of processed meat. Ham, bacon, hot dogs, bologna, red meat and other packaged cold cuts are chemically treated. Processed meats contain high amounts of sodium, saturated and trans fat. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, regular consumption of processed and red meat puts you at risk for colorectal cancer. The site suggests consumers of red meat should eat less than 18 oz.per week.
