3 Types Of Food That Can Make Your Stomach Distended

Illustration of distended stomach (istockphoto)

JAKARTA - A distended stomach does not only interfere with appearance, but also disturbs the health of the body. This is because a distended stomach occurs due to a buildup of unhealthy fat.

This unhealthy fat is commonly referred to as visceral fat or visceral fat. This fat can cause heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and even the body's immune problem.

The emergence of visceral fats that cause distended stomachs occurs due to lifestyle and food consumed. There are several types of food that can cause a buildup of these fats, as below.

1. Sweet food

Quoted from Healthline, on Friday, May 16, 2025, eating sweet foods such as candy, cakes, and biscuits can make the stomach swell. This can happen because sweet foods generally contain high fructosa or sugar.

If consumed excessively and continuously, it can result in a buildup of visceral fat in the stomach, which makes it bulging.

2. Variety of fried foods

Fried foods are foods that are liked by many people, especially the Indonesian people. However, various fried foods such as fried tofu, bakwan, these risols can cause the stomach to swell, because they contain high unsaturated fats.

3. Ready-to-eat food

Ready-to-eat foods such as burgers, pizzas, sausages, and others can also cause a bulging stomach. This is because these foods contain high calories, which will make visceral fat accumulate in your stomach.