Most of us have experienced it: You wake up, look in the mirror and see your face swollen. The puffiness around your eyes and cheeks looks like you’ve gained a few pounds overnight. According to Ryan Fernando, a leading nutritionist, that puffy face could be your body’s way of telling you that something needs your attention. “Facial puffiness can occur when fluid accumulates overnight, especially after a salty dinner, drinking alcohol, poor sleep or periods of extreme stress. In some cases, frequent puffiness can also be due to inflammation, especially if accompanied by bloating, fatigue, brain fog or low energy,” he said in a post posted on Instagram. He also shared some thoughts on how to reduce and prevent this phenomenon. Look.