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Watermelon, tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and cranberry juice are all natural diuretics that aid in reducing edema, according to Progressive Health. Additional foods that have diuretic properties are celery, grapes, artichokes and eggplant. Coffee also has a diuretic effect. Continue Reading.
Fruits and Fruit Juices as Natural Diuretics. Fruits and fruit juices that are high in the electrolyte mineral potassium are a natural diuretic; potassium helps the body pass sodium through urine. In particular, citrus fruits and juices, such as lemon juice, are natural diuretics. Similarly, pineapple, while not a citrus fruit, is a natural diuretic. In traditional African medicine, dried, powdered pineapple root is used as a natural treatment for edema.