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Flushing extra fluids from your body can be achieved by drinking plenty of plain water - although it seems counterintuitive. If you give the body plenty of fluids, then it'll be less likely to retain them. Stock up on foods that promote digestion and water shedding, like fibrous cereals and breads, brown rice, cabbage, and yogurt. {relatedarticles}Foods that are high in potassium, like bananas, also help the body balance fluids. Magnesium- and calcium-rich foods also aid fluid balance.