How to fight cellulite
Do you feel self-conscious about your orange skin ? To fight cellulite, you must first know exactly what it is.
Also called lipodystrophy , it is an accumulation of fat cells in the subcutaneous tissues, which modifies the adipose structure of the tissues.
Women tend to suffer from this condition much more frequently than men due to hormonal modifications of biological changes, especially pregnancy. Thus, body fat creates those irregularities that often represent our public enemy # 1.
Nutrition: checkmate your fat cells!: How to fight cellulite
Cellulite obstructs the functioning of the lymphatic system and causes poor blood circulation. So it is not something we should take lightly. Eliminating cellulite requires a change in our lifestyle: we need to exercise to combat sedentary lifestyle and poor blood circulation, eliminate tobacco, reduce stress, avoid contraceptives and eat a good diet.
In order to tone, smooth and firm the skin, we can follow different strategies to get rid of this undesirable fat:
Exercise (aquagym, bodybuilding, cardio-training, cycling, etc.).
Use an anti-cellulite device.
Cover the skin with coffee grounds, essential oils, or slimming cream.
Cellulite can take three different forms that need precise treatment. They can be watery, fatty or fibrous in nature.
To maintain the line and reduce these accumulations of fat , your nutritionist will inform you of the most suitable foods for your consumption:
Antioxidants: vitamin C, green tea, fruits, red legumes, etc.
Eliminate salt to prevent fluid retention.
Unsaturated fatty acids: avocado, walnut, salmon, trout, mackerel, sardines, herring, vegetable oils.
Potassium, which drains the lymphatic system: lentils, avocado, spinach, mushrooms, potatoes, bananas …
Diuretic foods to “detoxify” the body: spinach, parsnip, kale, Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, fennel, artichokes, chard.
Drain foods: raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, grapes, shallots, onion, and garlic.
Foods rich in fiber: eggplant, artichoke, parsley.
Proteins, to replace fat with muscle: vegetable proteins, lean meats, white fish, eggs, skimmed dairy.
