What to Eat and Not to Eat to Get Rid of Cellulite
August 13, 2009 by dorisch
Filed under Cellulite and Diet, How to Get Rid of Cellulite
There are many known ways to eliminate cellulite - exercise, massage, spa treatments etc. But one of the most common ways to get rid of cellulite is to implement changes in one’s diet. Knowing what food to eat and to avoid is beneficial in combating cellulite. Cellulite is known to be related to being overweight so diet plays a big role in its buildup.
What to Eat
Food sources rich in essential fatty acids, anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory substances are needed by the body to maintain and repair cell walls, blood vessels and tissues. Moreover, essential fatty acids help to keep the skin firm and sustain water in the cells.
To get rid of cellulite, one’s diet should include fruits and vegetables, especially those that are rich in lecithin like soy, oranges, tomatoes and spinach. Lecithin helps strengthen the skin, making it harder for cellulite to buildup.
Fish, especially cold-water fish like wild salmon, tuna, and albacore, are a good source of essential fatty acids. Essential fatty acids help in repairing connective tissue. Nuts such as walnut and cashew, as well as Brazil nut and almonds, are great sources of EFAs too.
Antioxidants are present in bright-colored fruits and vegetables. Examples of these are red grapes, sweet potato, carrot, and strawberry. They help in preventing damage to the connective tissues. Antioxidants are helpful in the fight to get rid of cellulite. On the other hand, spinach, broccoli, pea and lima beans are natural anti-inflammatory sources. They help prevent inflammation and free-radical damage.
What Not to Eat
Regular consumption of some food substances causes weakened blood vessel, cellular damage, and bad effect to the dermis, which are all factors leading to excess lumpiness of skin. If one wants to get rid of cellulite, he or she must avoid certain kinds of food and drinks.
It is advisable to avoid animal fats. Fats from animals, except for fatty fish, greatly cause cellulite buildup. One option to take out fats in cooking meat is to consider grilling it instead of frying.
Junk food, obviously, should be avoided. They contain toxins that are damaging to the body. Pigging out on junk food makes cellulite build up faster. Hydrogenated vegetable oils, which are present in packaged snack food, contribute to the appearance of cellulite.
Caffeine, as well as alcohol, should also be avoided. Caffeine decreases blood circulation, which doesn’t help if one intends to get rid of cellulite. Decreased blood circulation leads to waste storage, which in turns leads to more cellulite. Alcohol on the other hand contains toxins plus its calories will be stored as fat once introduced into the body.
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