At home, cook with herbs and spices instead of salt. If you’re out, then ask for condiments to come on the side and use a light touch when applying—or scrape off some excess if “on the side” isn’t an option. One of my favorite healthy hacks: Swap in oil and vinegar for salad dressing so you get some flavor and heart-healthy fats without any of the “what the heck is that?” from bottled dressings. Not into kefir? Then consider a probiotic supplement with multiple types of bacteria in it to get the same benefits.* Each bacterial strain does slightly different things, so you’ll cover multiple bases rather than if you were to stick with straight-up acidophilus, lactobacillus, etc. A few others on this list: beans, lentils, whole grains, and dairy (if you’re lactose intolerant). Artificial sweeteners also get kicked off the island because they can cause bloat-inducing stomach woes. Some other great diuretic foods include citrus, celery, beets, and apple cider vinegar.
