With the holidays fast approaching, some of you may feel like you’re destined to gain weight before the end of the year. While many people do put on a few pounds over the holidays, it is important to remember that sometimes you might think you are putting on weight, but really, you're just bloated.
The good news is, when your belly is bloated, you haven't necessarily gained weight. Instead, you've likely gained water weight or are suffering through digestive issues that cause a distended belly. Unlike fat gain, however, bloated stomachs are oftentimes temporary. Here are a few common causes of bloating:
- Overeating is obviously the most common cause of bloating.
- Eating rich and fatty food can make you feel uncomfortably stuffed.
- Eating too fast.
- Your diet is high in sodium, which can cause water retention.
- You have a sensitivity to certain foods that cause bloating.
- You've increased the fiber in your diet.
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Below is a list of foods that according to health experts, help reduce bloating:
1. Watermelon
2. Lettuce
3. Strawberries
4. Bananas
5. Cucumber
6. Fennel tea
7. Ginger
8. Avocado
9. Green tea
10. Kombucha
11. Spinach
12. Peppermint
13. Lemons
14. Limes
15. Zucchini
16. Cayenne pepper
17. Oranges
18. Raspberries
19. Grapefruit
20. Chicken noodle soup
21. Asparagus
22. Turmeric
23. Papaya
24. Pineapple
25. Chia seeds
26. Coconut water
27. Grapes
28. Blueberries
29. Pears
30. Pho
31. Yogurt
32. Apples
33. Eggplant
34. Pumpkin
35. Honeydew melon
