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Cosmopolitan August 1, 2003

Can the carbonation and sip this paunch-resistant mixture instead: 7 ounces water with 1 ounce unsweetened cranberry juice or the juice of half a lemon.

Keep cocktails to a minimum because alcohol can cause you to retain fluid.

Steer clear of spicy and salty foods, which also cause fluid retention. Check the labels of processed soups, salad dressings, and sauces, staying away from anything with more than 250 milligrams of sodium per serving.

Nix sugar-free gum chewing, which can create puff-inducing gas in your stomach.

Avoid sugary edibles (including fruit juice and fruits) and yeasty foods (white breads). Both equal bloat city.

Eat foods that are natural diuretics, such as a half cup of cucumbers, half a tomato, or a few asparagus stalks with apple cider vinegar.