Health Tip: Avoiding Cellulite

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

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(HealthDay News) - Cellulite is fat that collects just under the surface of the skin, and causes a dimply appearance. It appears most often on the hips, thighs and buttocks.

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Here are suggestions to help prevent cellulite, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine:

• Include plenty of fruits, vegetables and fiber in your diet.
• Drink plenty of fluids to keep your body well-hydrated.
• Maintain good muscle tone and strong bones with regular exercise.
• Try to stay at a healthy body weight, and avoid frequently gaining and losing weight.
• Don't smoke.

-- Diana Kohnle