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.
How long something takes to be digested depends on your metabolism and the combination of the food. Foods with a high water content, when eaten alone, will be digested much faster than high density foods. On an empty stomach, grapes will be digested in 10 - 15 minutes. That's why it was traditional to take grapes to people in hospital.