How to Reduce Bloating
That puffy, tight-stomach feeling is usually gas, water or digestion — not fat. And it’s often fixable with a few tweaks.
Common causes
- Gas from certain foods (beans, some veg, fizzy drinks), eaten fast.
- Salt — holds water and puffs you up.
- Swallowing air — eating quickly, chewing gum.
- Ramping up fibre too fast.
What helps
- Eat slower, chew properly.
- Increase fibre and water gradually.
- Watch personal trigger foods; go easy on salt and fizzy drinks.
- A short walk after meals aids digestion.
Bloating isn’t fat gain — it comes and goes with food and water. Persistent or painful bloating, though, is worth a doctor’s visit.
Quick answers
Why am I so bloated?
Usually gas, salt, eating too fast, or a sudden fibre increase — not fat. It typically passes within a day.
How do I debloat fast?
Cut salt and fizzy drinks, drink water, eat slowly, and take a gentle walk. Give it a day.
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