Can Diet or Exercise Diminish Stomach Cellulite? Doctors and Trainers Have the Answer

"One of the biggest culprits for causing cellulite is sugary sweet snacks and processed foods," explained Manish Shah, MD, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Denver. "Sugar is stored in our fat cells, and having too much will cause them to expand, thus creating the appearance of cellulite."

Sugar and refined carbs also have an effect on your insulin levels. Jason Fung, MD, a nephrologist, explained in a previous interview that foods such as doughnuts, cookies, candy, pasta, and white bread spike your insulin levels, which can cause weight gain. Keeping your insulin levels low will help reduce your overall body fat percentage, and that means belly fat.