5 Things: Cellulite

Celeb trainer Jillian Michaels is no stranger to cellulite. And neither is starlet Kim Kardashian . In fact it is estimated that between 80 to 95 percent of women have cellulite somewhere on their body. If you have been worrying about of bit of dimpling on your backside, fear not, because you are not alone. Here are five things I think you should know about cellulite. From a purely medical standpoint cellulite doesn’t exist; it is nothing more than fat. The word cellulite is French and was first used in medical literature around 150 years ago. Cellulite is more prominent in women than in men due to the structural differences of stored fat between the sexes. The connective tissues that create these storage units in men works on diagonals, where as we lucky ladies store our fat in a large vertical honeycomb like structure. This structural form enhances the appearance of the dimples. Here’s the bad news – there is no way to get rid of cellulite. None of those creams, lotions or rubs will get rid of the dimples caused by cellulite. Topical creams cannot penetrate the three layers of skin to eliminate the fat. Learn what you can do about cellulite.

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5 Things: Cellulite

Which Snacks Are the Saltiest?

While small amounts of salt are necessary for the body to function normally, too much sodium in the diet contributes to high blood pressure , so you should do your best to avoid taking in too much. A woman shouldn’t exceed more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day . You may be thinking you don’t need to worry because you never sprinkle salt on your food, but many pre-made foods already contain high amounts of sodium. So take this quiz to find out if you know which foods are the healthier choices.   Question 1 of 4 Which crunchy snack contains MORE sodium? 20 Newman’s Own Organic Spelt Pretzels 16 Garden of Eatin’ Multi-Grain Tortilla Chips

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Which Snacks Are the Saltiest?