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Best and Worst Foods for Flat Abs

Experts reveal what you should and shouldn't eat to beat the bloat

By Ysolt Usigan
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Ever wonder why you feel extra bloated after eating sushi with a lot of soy sauce? Eating foods high in sodium can lead to fluid retention. "When we are retaining fluid, the fluid often causes our belly to look puffier and bloating, masking your flat abs. Aim to consume less than 2000 mg [of sodium] per day," Palinski says.

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