Not eating enough fiber.
If youdon’t eat enough fibereach day, it could cause stomach bloat.
Not eating enough protein.
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If you are skimping on protein, it could cause bloat and be detrimental to achieving a flatter stomach.
“Proteinhelps maintain fluid balance in the body,” says Pankonin.
However, this can change based on your age and activity level.
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If that’s you, your protein needs increase to about 11.2 grams per kilogram.
They also note that if you workout regularly, you need about 1.11.5 grams per kilogram.
Chewing gum-especially sugarless gum.
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“Air gets swallowed when youchew gum, which can lead to bloat and discomfort,” explains Taub-Dix.
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Drinking through a straw.
Drinking through a straw can lead to seriousbloating.
“This process is made even worse when you drink carbonated beverages.
You’d be better off lifting the glass or bottle to your lips and sipping slowly.”
Drinking too many carbonated beverages.
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Unfortunately, your seltzer or soda habit may also be making you super bloated.
“Excessive alcohol intakeis associated with weight gainanda larger waistlinebecause alcohol contains empty calories,” says Pankonin.
Onestudyalso noted that alcohol may contribute to overeating by stimulating nerve cells in the brain associated with increased appetite.
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