Do you ever look at pictures of yourself after a night out and notice that your face looks unusually puffy?. . . Foods that have shown to cause facial bloating are often are high in sodium or monosodium glutamate (MSG). It’s also called “sushi face,” thanks to actress Julianne Moore, and has been used to describe bloating and water retention that occurs after eating high-sodium meals like ramen, pizza, and, yep, sushi – likely due to refined carbs and soy sauce). Normally after eating a meal that is high in sodium, your body needs to balance itself out, so [it] will end up holding onto water in certain places, which can include the face. For every gram of glycogen, which is stored carbohydrate, your body stores 3 to 5 grams of water. Avoid these food late at night.
- ramen
- sushi
- processed meats like ham, bacon, and salami
- milk
- cheese
- chips
- pretzels
- french fries
- alcoholic beverages
- condiments such as soy sauce and teriyaki sauce