[dream79](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-99390857/stock-photo-fresh-broccoli-on-a-wooden-board.html)Certain foods will ferment in the intestine due to gut bacteria. If you have to lose the bloat in 24 hours, abstain from these foods: cherries, beans, avocados, broccoli, weeks, and other foods that contain carbohydrates known as FODMAPS. You can always incorporate them back in the diet for their health benefits after your 24 hour deadline.
Eat More Chemicals
[gary0305](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-380811766/stock-photo-a-slices-of-cucumber-on-the-cutting-board.html)Certain foods contain chemicals that reduce water retention, a known cause for bloating in the belly, as well as the cause for swelling in hands, ankles, and feet. To [lose the swelling](http://www.livestrong.com/article/100270-24hour-nonbloat-diet/) in 24 hours, eat celery, cucumbers, parsley, summer squash, and leafy vegetables. It is recommended that these foods be cooked to break down the plant fibers so they are more easily and quickly digested.
Abstain From Salt
[Serdar\_tibet](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-92987149/stock-photo-no-salt-text-on-salt-on-black-background.html)Although it may seem less appetizing, a reduction in your short term salt intake can reduce swelling. Salt creates a need for water retention in your cells, resulting in a bloated look. There are natural alternatives to table salt that can be used in the short-term and long-term to keep your sodium intake down.
Slow Down
[Kevin\_mckeever](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-132130631/stock-photo-no-stress-a-simple-concept-image-written-in-the-sand-on-a-beautiful-hawaii-beach.html)A stressful lifestyle can lead to rushed eating habits, resulting in swallowing air. This air collects in the stomach and creates a bloated look. Take a deep breath or use some relaxation techniques to help you relax. Take small bites, chew thoroughly, and breathe normally while eating.
Increase Your Water Intake
[puhhha](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-338403404/stock-photo-drink-water-woman-s-hand-pouring-fresh-pure-water-from-pitcher-into-a-glass-health-and-diet.html)Besides providing essential hydration for your body, water helps avoid constipation, a known bloat creator. Once waste is removed, the tummy will look flatter and firmer. Water can also wash toxins and waste from the body in the short term to leave a healthier, more youthful appearance.
Fruity Skin
[bergamont](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-218409370/stock-photo-pears-isolated.html)To help lose the bloat by the 24 hour deadline, eat some whole fruits and berries. Fruits like pears and apples have skins high in fiber, and are a necessary ingredient in the fight against constipation. Besides helping you lose the bloated look, fresh fruits and berries will give your skin a glow.
Mix It Up
[lecic](http://ww.shutterstock.com/pic-366148046/stock-photo-cherry-tomato.html)When eating a combination of fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes, bananas, and spinach, your body utilizes the potassium and amino acids that help get rid of an overabundance of fluids. This can benefit other parts of your body, such as your face and hands, as well as your tummy. A regular diet including these veggies and fruits will also help combat bloating on a long term basis. If you do not have time to prepare these foods before work or a you need something quick and bloat-free, you can make a juice of bananas and spinach, alone or in combination with other fruits and veggies, to get the bloat-busting benefits on the run.
Make Time For Tummy Massage
[Poznyakov](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-60919282/stock-photo-beautiful-young-woman-having-stomach-massage.html)Besides relaxation, tummy massage provides the benefit of stimulating the GI tract, aiding in cleansing by removing gas and waste. This is not a substitute for water intake or eating healthy foods. Rather, it should be used in conjunction with them.To massage the tummy, start with your right hand and apply comfortable pressure to the area at the top of your right hip. Using your fingers, apply pressure as you move your fingers upwards towards your rib cage. Move across your stomach to the left side and continue back to the starting point on your right side in a circular motion. This can be done until you feel relief from bloating and pressure. When the GI tract is stimulated, it provides faster relief and quicker results on the fight against bloating.
Quit Ingesting Artificial Sweeteners
[Image\_point\_fr](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-171529715/stock-photo-sweetener.html)While dieting, it can be tempting to stick with sugar substitutes like artificial sweeteners to avoid the calories. However, artificial sweeteners can create bloating because of the body’s struggle to digest them. To get rid of the presence of artificial sweeteners in your body, drink water to flush them out. Abstaining and drinking water will provide quicker results.
Forego the Bubbles
[tomophafan](http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-221369083/stock-photo-glass-of-cola.html)Avoid carbonated drinks. To look your best and lose the bloat in 24 hours, you should abstain from carbonated beverages. Not only can they introduce gas into your gut that can get trapped, leading to swelling and pain, but they can also cause dehydration which can create more bloating. Instead, drink water or fruit juices to stay hydrated and look your best in 24 hours. Seltzer water may be more healthy than soda but it can still create gas in the stomach. This gas will make the stomach expand to look and feel bloated.
