Reasons Why You're Suddenly

This one is obvious: The carbonation in seltzer water, soda, and champagne is going to fill your stomach up with air bubbles and make you bloated, says Allen. To avoid it, drink tap or bottled water—and if you really love seltzer, don't drink it too fast, and drink it in moderation.Kale has a lot of nutrition and is a great food option, but it’s in the cruciferous vegetable family so it may cause bloating,” says Allen. The leafy green vegetable also contains a lot of fiber and a sugar called raffinose, which your stomach may struggle to break down. According to Allen, a good rule of thumb for high-fiber foods is to drink lots of water to aid the digestion process and avoid bloat.Greasy, high-fat foods like fries can cause bloating by taking longer to digest,” says Allen. The sodium in fries, which might make you retain water, won’t do you any favors, either. Allen recommends skipping the fries when you’re eating out and baking them at home instead, so you can control the amount of fat and salt included.
If you’re not used to consuming lots of fiber, explains Allen, your otherwise-healthy Granny Smith might leave you groaning. Not telling you not to eat apples here—they’re a smart (and delicious!) snack option. But eating more fiber on a regular basis should help ease the amount of bloating over time. Meanwhile, you can bake your apples for a sweet treat—cooking fiber-rich foods makes them a little easier on your tummy.