Understanding Bloating: Causes and Relief - Expert Advice

Question
hello, and thanks for answering my question once again.
i was wondering what causes someone to bloat? and how can i reduce
bloating?  

Answer
Dear Abby, There are two real good reasons that a woman would retain fluid or feel bloated. The first is hormonal. Women have alternating hormone levels each month, some of those hormones can cause water retention or bloat. The second is salt. Salt ingestion can cause water retention. So you really can't change your hormones, but you can watch your diet and stay away from salty foods and the salt shaker. Fruits and vegetables contain potassium which helps reduce the water retention. Hope that helps, Laura Kraemer,Slimkids.com