traction noun [ U ] (HOLDING) âº the ability of a wheel or tire to hold the ground without sliding: I reduce the air pressure in all four tires during winter for better traction on slick, icy roads. traction noun [ U ] (PULLING) âº the pulling of a heavy load over a surface, or the power used to do this.
33. Common foods such as asparagus, corn (and cornsilk tea), grapes, cucumber, and watermelon may be used freely. Parsley, celery, black tea and coffee may be used more sparingly in order to reduce water retention. Also, it is suggested that those with a tendency toward water retention limit salt intake.
When prepared with water, 100-percent juice concentrates contain the same number of calories as regular juices. For example, Welch's 100-percent grape juice frozen concentrate contains 140 calories per cup when prepared. However, in its concentrated form the same grape juice contains 140 calories in a 1/4-cup portion.