I have heard lemon juice (or lemonade) is a good way to reduce bloating. I gave it a try to see if there was any truth to it.

Sharing my findings:

The way the lemonade is prepared does seem to make a difference

1. Lemon juice – Hot water mixed with sugar, after it cools add juice from lemons. Works well to reduce bloating!
2. Lemon soda – Squeeze a lemon in sparkling water and mix a pinch of salt (yes.. it does fizz). Works well to reduce bloating!

None of the other ways of homemade lemon juice/lemonade or versions seem to work to reduce bloating.

Then, I looked at whether store bought lemonades would have a similar effect

1. Walmart Marketside lemonade – High in sugar. Does not help to reduce bloating!
2. Costco lemonade – Sour! Does not help to reduce bloating!

Store bought Lemonade	Does it work / not
Walmart Marketside lemonade	No
Costco Lemonade	No
Tropicana	No
Simply Lemonade	Yes
Minute maid Lemonade	No

For those who are trying to reduce bloating, would suggest you try Simply Lemonade and see the difference!