The technique seems to be plain folk because he "isn't pretending" and they want to make you feel like you can relate to them
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D: all of the above. All statements are true.
The technique in having a flat stomach or not getting bloated is in choosing what you eat. You only have to eat food that are rich in fiber and drink water as much as your body need. You also have to limit food that are rich in sodium, most likely these are the salty food that you eat.