Newbie's water retention

[jene]

Hello all!

I am very new to this raw diet. Very new. I am almost jumping into this thing with out any type of transitioning. Never a vegan or a vegetarian but always a conscious healthy eater. Now 23 years old, I recently have had a "weird" condition where I have a lot of water retention in my legs and thighs, and sometimes in my arms. After many tests and coming up with negative results- which is great that I haven't developed a real critical or life threatening condition- my doctors have said that it is simply water retention. The severity of the swelling is more cosmetic than anything else, but since I'm use to being so healthy and active this concerns me. After a lot of research, living raw seems to be the only way to rid this ailment. I think. I've read a couple of articles stating that fruit and raw vegetables are good for this condition since in excess it runs through the body just like, if not better, water. Can anyone provide any additional information or evidence regarding the advantage of a raw diet for water retention?

[angelandarose]

From personal experience I lost alot of puffiness/fluid in the first 2 weeks of going raw. I'm the kind that can retain fluid easy and I've not had the problem at all since going raw. There are certian foods that can help flush fluids too like celery and cucumbers. Drink LOTS of water too. The less water we drink the more our bodies will try to hold on to it, because our bodies think there is a shortage. The more water we drink the more our bodies will release fluid.

Love,
Angie

[DotfromOz]

I've noticed that I have far less problem with my rings not fitting right due to water retention since going even mostly raw. I drink anywhere from 2-4 quarts of water most days, never less than 2 quarts. That doesn't include juices, either.

If your pee is darker than a pale yellow or green, you're not drinking anywhere near enough water. The lighter colored the better in that department. You'll know you're drinking enough water when it's almost colorless. That's what a natural foods nutritionist told me once, and it sure seems to be true for me.

[blue_sky]

If your pee is darker than a pale yellow or green, you're not drinking anywhere near enough water. The lighter colored the better in that department. You'll know you're drinking enough water when it's almost colorless. That's what a natural foods nutritionist told me once, and it sure seems to be true for me.[/QUOTE]

*unless you are taking vitamins/supplements. Boy was i surprised the first time I had a neon yellow pee
:eek: