Avoid 6 Instant Belly Bloaters

DIET SODA

Besides bloating carbonation, diet beverages contain artificial sweeteners whose sugar alcohols might upset sensitive stomachs.

PROCESSED MEATS

Sausages, bacon, hot dogs, bologna, pimento bread, and prosciutto include many chemicals and preservatives, including carcinogenic nitrates.

PROCESSED CHEESE

Some processed cheeses, including feta, have 400 mg of salt per quarter-cup.

The sodium in deli meats, bacon, and cheese causes water retention, which causes bloating and weight gain.

FAST CHICKEN NUGGETS

Chicken nuggets contain chicken, diglycerides, and carrageenan, a belly-bloating emulsifier found in chewing gums and nut milks.

FRUIT JUICE

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SOY SAUCE

One tablespoon of Kikkoman soy sauce has 920 milligrams, 40% of the daily recommended intake.

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