Bananas do help with water retention as bananas are rich in potassium which is a mineral that plays a critical role in regulating the fluid balance in your body.
The potassium in the bananas helps your kidneys to excrete excess sodium, that can lead to water retention.
When your potassium levels are sufficient enough, your body can more effectively flush out any excess fluid and reduce swelling and bloating.
Bananas are also a good source of fiber and magnesium which also help to support your digestion and reduce water retention in the body.
To help with water retention you should focus on eating a low salt diet, eating potassium and magnesium rich foods, increase your intake of vitamin B6 and protein, keep your feet elevated, wear compression socks or compressing leggings and if the water retention persists you should see a doctor.
Foods that retain water are foods that are high in sugar, alcohol and salt also known as sodium.
Common foods which retain water are sugary foods, strawberries, oranges, salty snacks, processed foods, dairy foods, cucumbers, watermelon, cantaloupe and even carbonated drinks can also cause water retention.
Eating foods that are high in sodium or salt, sugar and even alcohol can cause water retention in the body.
Processed foods can also cause your body to retain water, especially foods that are high in refined carbohydrates.
Sodium attracts water and causes the body to hold onto more fluid to maintain balance.
High sugar consumption can cause insulin spikes and cause your kidneys to retain water and sodium.
Alcohol can disrupt your body's fluid balance and cause dehydration which can also trigger your body to retain more fluids.
Refined carbohydrates in the body are quickly digested and then converted into glycogen, which then binds to water.
And eating an excessive amount of foods with refined carbohydrates can also increase your glycogen storage and cause water retention in the body.
Carbs such as bread, pasta and white rice can also retain water in the body so if you're eating these foods you should cut back on the carbs and the bloating should go away.
Many processed foods also contain lots of sugar, sodium and refined carbohydrates which makes them significant contributors to water retention as well.