The 3 Sneakiest Foods That Cause Cellulite

I contributed to this article for Shape about food that packs on the pounds and can cause cellulite.

Refined carbs, or foods that are missing one or more of the key components that make a grain a whole grain, is one of the main inflammation-causing food groups, says registered dietitian Maya Feller. “In refined carbs, the bran (outer layer), germ (inner layer), and/or endosperm (middle layer) have been removed, stripping the grain of protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants,” she explains. “They’re quickly digested into simple sugars and readily absorbed into the bloodstream, resulting in a glucose spike.” You’ll find refined carbs in foods like white bread, white flour, and white rice. (Are you sensing a theme here?) It’s also best to avoid a subset of refined carbs—refined sugars or simple carbs—because they’re just as inflammatory, says Mendez. Those you’ll find in baked goods, cereals, sugary drinks, candies, and pasta.

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