11 ways to beat bloating include drinking water with lemon to reduce salt retention and cleanse the intestine, going for a walk after heavy meals to reduce gas buildup, eating slowly to avoid swallowing air, eating water-rich fruits and vegetables to stay hydrated, reducing carbonated drinks and choosing fresh juices instead, cooking simply by steaming and baking instead of frying, adding probiotic yogurt to your diet daily, limiting starchy foods like pasta that increase water intake, reducing sodium by limiting packaged foods, eating 6 small meals a day instead of 3 large ones to minimize gas, and avoiding chewing gum which can cause swallowing air.