Okay, so this may not exactly be an instant tip, but it’s still something you can do very quickly – and it’s much easier than actually losing the ten pounds. We all know that bloated bodies do not look their best in form-fitting clothing … or any clothing, for that matter. To make sure you’re as svelte as possible before a big event, you should …
Count on natural diuretics. Eat plenty of asparagus, celery, watermelon, and parsley (the parsley will help freshen your breath as well!). These diuretic “superfoods” will help to flush excess water out of your system.
Eat bananas and cantaloupe, fruits that are high in potassium. Potassium helps regulate the fluid balance in your body.
Avoid soda, carbonated water, champagne or anything else that contains gas-creating bubbles.
Cut the starchy carbs. Foods like pasta, bread, and rice will absorb water and leave you bloated.
Steer clear of salt! Nothing promotes water retention like foods with a high sodium content.
Boost your water intake. (It may not be wise to do this on the day of an important event, unless you want to spend a large amount of time running back and forth to the toilet!)
Load up on fiber to get things moving through your intestines – constipation can be the culprit when you’re bloated.
Taking in excess air will cause gas bubbles to form. When you eat, take small bites and chew carefully, with your mouth closed. And don’t drink from a straw.
If it’s menstrual bloating you’re cursed with, try popping an over-the-counter bloat reliever such as Pamprin or Midol.