How to Get Rid of Cellulite Effectively

Every person would not want to have problem with cellulite, but if you have cellulite on your body parts, in this article the author will provide the best solutions on how to get rid of cellulite.

Cellulite looks like orange peel that commonly found on the abdomen, thighs, and buttocks. In the book “Cellulite Solutions” written by Helen Foster mentions that dieting is one of the solutions to combat cellulite. That means, by adjusting the eating habit, you can fight against excess fluid, deposition of fat, and free radicals.

Research results indicated that about 40% of cancer could be prevented by regulating the diet. If the cancer can be prevented by paying attention to food intake, why cellulite can’t? Here are tips on how to get rid of cellulite:

Reduce your weight

The first step you need to do is you have to lose your weight if your weight excess. There are many ways to reduce your weight by dieting and exercise regularly. But do not go on a too extreme diet like an anorexic, because it can endanger your health.

Avoid consuming food and beverages below:

• Foods that contain too much sugar. If you eat too many foods that contain sugar, then automatically the level of calories and fat in the body will increase. As information, after consuming 300 kilo calories of sugar, the amount of free radicals in the body will increase 140%. Sugar makes the collagen fibers in artery or blood vessels being harden, as the result the body circulation is getting slower.

• Saturated fats and Trans fats. The two types of these fats can double the amount of free radicals immediately. Saturated fats are commonly found in animal products such as meat, butter, and full-fat dairy products. While the trans fat can be found in margarine. Limit its number about fewer than 30% of daily energy intake, while for saturated fat, no more than 10%.

• Caffeine. If caffeine consumed in small amounts, it will facilitate the circulation and metabolism. Limit its amount only a cup of coffee or tea every three hours and not more than two or three cups a day.

• Refined carbohydrates. It is contained in the white sugar, rice, pasta and white bread. Refined carbohydrates make the body have an abundance of glucose. The body seeks to balance it by releasing the insulin that makes glucose stored as fat. Begin to consume complex carbohydrates, like whole wheat bread, bran-based cereals, or whole meal wheat-free pasta.

• Foods that contain too much salt. If you eat foods that contain too much salt, as a result, the body will eliminate the excess of salt by withholding fluids in the body. And this causes cellulite. World Health Organization (WHO) recommends salt consumption of no more than 5 grams per day.

The menu that you are obliged to consume:

• Beans and peas. Beans and peas are the types of vegetables that contain plenty of fiber and some nutrients. For example, potassium that helps to overcome the problem of fluid excess, protein, and calcium.

• Nuts. Peanuts, cashews, almonds, and Brazil nuts have high protein content, contain vitamin E that can help to expedite the circulation, and monounsaturated fatty acids that help the body to burn the fat.

• Oats cereal. Antioxidants and fiber that contained in oat cereal are very good as a fat burner and make you energetic throughout the day.

• Avocado. This fruit contains high calorie. However, avocado also contains essential fatty acids that are good for skin health. Avocados also contain vitamin E and beta-sitosterol. Beta-sitosterol is a fiber that helps overcome the problem of cholesterol.

• Banana. Bananas contain potassium and vitamin B6 that are useful to overcome the problem of fluid excess in the body.

• Pineapple. Pineapple has a beneficial anti-inflammatory and helps to repair the damaged of collagen fibers. In addition, pineapple also contains vitamin C.

• Pear. Pear is useful as detoxification and contains iodine (the mineral that helps to stimulate a slow metabolism), fiber and potassium.

• Watermelon. Watermelon contains lycopene (a type of antioxidant), potassium, and fiber that are useful to facilitate digestion.

• Citrus Fruits. For example sweet orange, lemon, or grapefruit. A medium-sized orange has 80 mg of vitamin C that is useful for forming collagen fibers. Citrus Fruits also contain methoxyhted bioflavonoids that is useful to facilitate circulation and strengthen capillary.

• Asparagus. Asparagus strengthens the veins and capillary vessels and helps to control blood pressure. Asparagus also contains glutathione, enzymes as the detoxification and anti free radical.

• Onion and garlic. Onion and garlic contain sulfur that can overcome the bad effects of free radical exposure and also contain vitamin C and E.

• Broccoli. Broccoli contains alpha lipoic acid (prevents hardening of collagen), selenium (maximize the function of vitamin C, E and beta carotene), and calcium.

• Low-fat beef. Not all of the animal products should be shunned, choose that contains low-fat. Beef contains conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) that functions to burn fat, and also contain iron substance in order to keep you energized, particularly during exercise.

• Chicken. One of the best sources of protein, as long as you do not consume its skin. Chicken also contains iron substance and vitamin B complex.

• Fish. Species of fish such as salmon, tuna, or mackerel contain essential fatty acids and prostaglandins that function to help expedite the circulation.

• Eggs. Eggs have function to form a sulfur-based components that can help the detoxification process and reduce the amount of free radicals.

• Semi-skimmed milk and low fat cheese. These contain lots of calcium and CLA that helps in fat burning and muscle formation.

Follow the diet below:

• Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables every day. One portion is equivalent to one slice (250 g) of large-sized fruit such as melon, the medium-size fruit such as apples or oranges, or two tablespoons of vegetables. In order not to get bored, try to vary the cooking methods, such as boiled, steamed, or stir-fry. For the other fruits, you can also consume it as salad.

• Eat some types of protein source, at least three times a day. It helps to stabilize blood sugar levels longer than if you only eat carbohydrates. Choose low-fat protein such as skinless chicken, fish, low-fat dairy products, beans, or red meat that the fat has been defatted.

• Drink plenty of decaffeinated beverages. Reduce your habit of drinking beverages that contain caffeine such as coffee. Every day, drink eight glasses of water or 2 liter of water, but you could also try herbal tea.

If you can run all the tips above, then you can get rid of cellulite in your body gradually and it is also very safe because it does not cause the side effects. Hopefully the tips on how to get rid of cellulite above can be useful for you.

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2 Responses to “How to Get Rid of Cellulite”

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   June 22, 2010 at 5:18 am

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2. Maggie Mazei says:

   June 23, 2010 at 3:20 pm

   nice post. I need to do something bout my cellulite…