"I'd rather look five months pregnant than give up my LaCroix [1]!" our Love editor Hilary said when we were explaining bloating and what causes it (and her love for carbonated drinks). There are so many things that cause bloating [2], and some are not as obvious as you'd think! If you've been crushing cans of sparkling water at your desk, it might be the culprit behind a puffy belly.
Though typically harmless, bloating can be frustrating — it can hide your toned tummy [4] or make you feel uncomfortable in your clothes or even like you're not in your own body — we've been there! When you drink sparkling water [5], you're trapping gas in your digestive system, which can create distention in your lower abdomen.
If bloating has been a frequent nuisance in your life, it might be time to start keeping track of how many cans of Pamplemousse you've been downing each day. Give yourself a few days without your beloved drink to see if it helps, and find what works for your body.