The good news is that you may not be overweight. You perhaps only look so, because of bloating.   

Bloating is that condition when the abdomen feels tight because of an accumulation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract. Water retention can also lead to bloating. It makes your tummy look bigger than it is. Sometimes it can lead to breathing difficulty.

Luckily, several foods that are part of our regular diet reduce bloating. An update:

♦ Ginger: Has anti-inflammatory and anti-bloating features. Include a small amount of ginger in your dahi, curries or your drink.

♦ Dahi/Yoghurt: Dahi and yogurt have beneficial bacteria, which helps digestion and releases/reduces gas.

♦ Pineapple: Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme good for digestion.

♦ Papaya: It contains papain, an enzyme that aids digestion and helps to break down protein.

♦ Fennel seeds: Fennel seeds relax gastro-intestinal spasms and releases gas.

♦ Carrots: Carrots come with huge deposits of potassium, which is good for anti-bloating.

♦ Green tea: Green tea reduces inflammation in the digestive tract and offers relief from bloating.

♦ Onion: Good for the health of the gastro-intestinal system.

♦ Eggs: Yes, eggs! Eggs are good, and also for the belly. Packed with protein, they keep you full without adding bloat. 

♦ Garlic: Garlic is good for the gut bacteria. 

♦ Mosambi, oranges, apples: Juice them together.