Avoid this junk to shrink your belly.

BOOZE

You anticipated this. Overdrinking delays stomach emptying, causing bloating.

As a diuretic, alcohol induces water retention and increased urination. Dehydration increases bloating.

SWEETENERS

Sugar alcohols in sugar-free foods are indigestible. Because the body can metabolize them, they create gas and bloating.

WHEY PROTEIN

Most protein powders contain whey (dairy) and artificial sweeteners, which can cause gas and bloating.

FRENCH FRIES AND CHIPS

French fries and potato chips aren't worth the salt due to their low nutritional content. They're high in salt, which might make you bloated before you finish the bag.

FRUIT YOGURT

Fruit yogurt is heavy in belly-bloating sugar and can upset dairy-sensitive stomachs.

FROZEN DINNERS

The freezer case's dinners and snacks are full with bloat-causing salt.

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