Just to add to the globalization of the discussion on foods that may serve as diuretics: within Iranian culture, both watermelon and cucumber have a reputation as diuretics.

Shab bekheir (good night),

Cynthia

Cynthia Good Mojab, MS, IBCLC, RLC
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