Bladder problems
 
If you experience incontinence, you'll be glad to hear that there are a number of ways you can adjust your eating habits to help keep it under control. And it's not just what you drink – slight changes to what you eat can make a big difference too. 
 
It needn't be complicated. Just try to stick to the following guidelines: 
 

• Cut back on the alcohol you drink. As you may have realised, alcoholic drinks make you want to urinate far more than non-alcoholic ones do. 
   
  
• Go for decaf. Caffeine is also a diuretic, so it's well worth opting for decaffeinated coffee, tea and colas. 
   
  
• Be smart about juice. Swap grapefruit juice (another diuretic) for cranberry juice, which is far gentler on your bladder. 
   
  
• Don't get dehydrated. Don't deprive yourself of fluids because you're worried about getting to the toilet, as doing so could lead to other health concerns.  
   
  
• Fill up on fibre. Eating lots of fruit, vegetables and other high-fibre foods will help prevent constipation, which can put extra pressure on your bladder. 
   
  
• Think about losing some weight. Any excess pounds you are carrying can put additional stress on your bladder.