Here is a link to Dr. Andrew Weil's website.   http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA106639/Natural-Diuretics-for-Fighting-Fluid-Retention.html
Foods to release water retention:  Celery, Parsley, Onions, Eggplant, Asparagus and, Watermelon.   Also Alcoholic beverages but, in moderation.
 
 
you could add
ReplyDeleteGinger, Carrots, Fennel, Asparagus, Cucumber, Cranberry Juice, Broccoli
to your list of foods that have natural diuretic properties.
-mary
p.s. i very much like the part on the beer having diuretic properties. :P