The Best Vegetables for your Bladder Health
It’s no secret that a hearty helping of vegetables provides our bodies with vital nutrients that are required for maintaining a healthy body, but did you know eating vegetables are also vital for maintaining a healthy bladder. The vegetables listed below are proven to improve and in some cases eliminate bladder related issues such as Incontinence (all types), IBS, Abdominal bloating/pressure, Constipation and other pelvic floor dysfunctions.
Veggies your bladder will thank you for:
- Asparagus
- Avocado
- Beans
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Chives
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Green Beans
- Lettuce & Salad Greens
- Mushrooms
- Olives
- Parsley
- Peas
- Bell Peppers (yellow, orange, red)
- Potatoes
- Pumpkin
- Radish
- Rhubarb
- Squash
- Turnips
Other acidic vegetables will irritate the lining of the bladder, which can cause a flare-up. Some vegetable to avoid are:
- Chili Peppers
- Onions
- Pickles
- Sauerkraut
- Soy Beans
- Tomato
- Green Bell Peppers
Some additional tips for maintaining a healthy bladder include: Drinking lots of fluid, quit smoking, limit alcohol and caffeine, exercise regularly, and exercise pelvic floor muscles daily!
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