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The ability to store fat in our bodies has been historically very important to us. Our ancestors would sometimes have to go without food and then have to feast when they found their next meal. The fat from this food acts as an energy reserve for our body. It would be stored in various parts of the body, but most importantly, in our belly fat. There are two kinds of belly fat, one is “subcutaneous” fat, the type of fat that lies in a layer beneath the skin, which makes up 90% of the belly fat. The remaining 10% is called “visceral” fat, which lies beneath the abdominal wall and surrounds our internal organs. Visceral fat can also be stored in the omentum, which is found beneath belly muscles and surrounding the intestines.

Kale and caffeine are just two of the surprising culprits behind why you're feeling fuller than a Macy's Thanksgiving Parade float. Read on for simple ways to banish the bloat. Beware Of Booze Most of us associate bloating with beer but any alcoholic beverage could make your stomach puff up for multiple reasons, according to gastroenterologist  Robynne Chutkan, MD, in her book The Bloat Cure. Alcohol wipes out the beneficial bacteria in your digestive system that normally keep bloat in check; it can lead to gastritis and liver damage, both of which cause bloat and it’s high in calories. Cut Down On Caffeine Since caffeine is a well-known diuretic, it’s logical to expect to move water and salt out of your body, and thus reduce bloating. But caffeine may cause dehydration, which makes your digestive system sluggish and possibly lead to blockages. We regret to inform coffee fans, but when it comes to bloat, the less caffeine the better.  Skip The Sports D...