Quick Tips to Reduce Water Retention
Dec 13,2025
- Stay a little hungry to reduce the burden on your stomach.
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- Sleep early and wake up early — go to bed before 1 a.m.
- Eat less or avoid sweet and oily foods.
- Jog or walk for 30 minutes every day.
- Eat more foods like bananas and dragon fruit.
- Avoid carbonated drinks — you can drink jasmine tea instead.
- Eat until you’re about 70–80% full, don’t overeat.
- Use a low pillow when sleeping.
- Keep a happy and relaxed mood.
- Don’t stay up late.
- Take a 30-minute nap every day.
- Sometimes when you feel hungry, it means your body is just thirsty.
- Eat fresh fruits and vegetables — avoid those out of season.
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- Learn how to breathe with your belly (abdominal breathing).
- Eat less or no dairy products.
- Don’t drink a lot of water before bed, and stand up to move if you sit for a long time.
- Build a habit of going to the toilet at regular times.
- Eat normally — don’t go on extreme diets.
- Eat less junk food.
- Close your eyes, take deep breaths, and relax.
- Eat more foods rich in potassium like bananas and black beans.
- Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, or eat spicy food.
- When sitting or lying down, raise your legs to help blood flow.
- Slow down your eating speed.
- Eat less cold foods like persimmons and blueberries.
- Drink less porridge.
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- If you’re too thin, it might mean you’re not getting enough nutrients.
- Take a short break halfway through your meal.
- Try to use vegetable oil when cooking.
- Don’t sleep on your side or cross your legs while sleeping — try to lie flat with your body open.


