From celebrities to your best friend, it happens to the best of us.
No matter what age or size you are..it’s the dreaded orange peel skin.
Confused?
Well, we’re talking about Cellulite.
Hi viewers and welcome back to another Bestie video!
Cellulite or bumpy fat deposits underneath the skin are caused by a number of factors,
including hormones, build-up of toxins in the body and the elasticity of your skin.
And while you can try to fight cellulite with potions, lotions, creams and treatments, the
most effective way of smoothing things over is actually by improving your diet.
And in today’s video, we will tell you the best foods for your battle with cellulite.
From Olive Oil, asparagus, Salmon, buckwheat to turmeric and more, watch till the end to
learn about all of them.
Broccoli: Broccoli is a real king among vegetables as far as nutritional values go.
Each floret contains a cocktail of beauty boosting vitamins and minerals, and is relatively
low in calories.
It contains Alpha lipoic acid which is a naturally occurring substance that prevents collagen
in your body from hardening, which causes cellulite.
Get your fill by including three or four steamed portions a week to your meals.
Do you like broccoli or just eat it for its healthy?
How do you make it a part of your regular diet?
Let us know in the comments section below!
Green Tea: Green tea has been proven time and again to aid weight loss by speeding up
your metabolism, inhibiting fat absorption and aiding glucose regulation.
These make it a great choice for anyone who’s looking to shape up and improve their health.
However, it’s also good for beating the dreaded orange peel.
It contains an ingredient called theobromine, which stimulates the release of stored fats
in your body, as does the caffeine it contains.
Try drinking three to five cups a day and see if it makes a difference.
Cilantro: This herb does much more than take your taste buds.
Cilantro promotes detoxification by helping to remove heavy metals from your body that
tend to hide in fat cells.
These heavy metals can disrupt normal tissue function and, as a result, prevent your body
from healing and functioning properly.
By reducing overall toxins in your body, you can help get rid of excess stored fat, which
can help lessen the appearance of cellulite.
Cilantro also boosts immunity and reduces the frequency of colds.
Buckwheat: This lesser-known grain gives trendy quinoa a run for its money.
Buckwheat is a slow-burning, easily digestible whole grain that, in addition to being a complete
protein, is also rich in B vitamins and fiber.
While you might focus on fiber for its waist-whittling and satiating effects, the nutrient is also
incredibly important in the fight against cellulite because it helps push toxins out
of fat cells.
Buckwheat takes another swing at cellulite with high amounts of lysine, an amino acid
that helps repair body tissue and collagen.
You can include buckwheat flour in baked goods and pancakes.
Grapefruit: Long a darling of dieters for its fat-burning ability, this citrus fruit
can help your skin appear smoother thanks to their vitamin C content.
Vitamin C may be recognized as the cold fighting vitamin, but it also helps build up and repair
skin collagen, an essential component in the fight against cellulite.
Eating this tangy fruit can also keep you hydrated, which is an easy way to make your
skin look brighter and plumper.
Research has even found that eating grapefruit regularly can help boost metabolism.
Keeping your calorie burning furnace humming will boost your fat loss, helping dimpled
thighs look trimmer and tighter.
Salmon: Reel in a serving of this healthy catch.
It's rich in antioxidants, which break down fat cells in cellulite.
The omega 3 fatty acids in salmon also reduce appetite, low-level inflammation and repair
and strengthen skin tissue and fibers.
This decreases the build up of toxins inside your blood vessels and improves circulation
causing the waste trapped in the tissues that push against the skin to filter out.
Apple Cider Vinegar: Great for mixing into salad dressing and juice, this vinegar's potassium,
magnesium and calcium flush out toxins and relieve water retention around your thighs
and stomach.
The result is reduced bloating and cellulite.
Flushing out toxins also helps flush out stress hormones, detox your liver and rebalance estrogen
production, which contributes to reducing or reversing cellulite.
Plus, apple cider vinegar may also help you lose weight.
And less fat means fewer bumps.
Dark Chocolate: Attention chocoholics!
You don't have to sacrifice your favorite sweet for firm skin.
Natural cocoa is full of antioxidants, which break down fat in cellulite and improve the
function of all cells, including skin-building ones.
The caffeine aids in dehydrating fat cells under skin, evening out the surface.
Try to eat 1 square or ounce of at least 80 percent dark chocolate per day to metabolize
fat and keep your skin dimple free.
Hummus: This popular spread is a low-glycemic food, meaning your body can use it efficiently
for energy.
This results in smaller fat cells and a decreased appearance of or total prevention of cellulite.
While there's no particular component of hummus that fights cellulite most, the food puts
only a small amount of glucose into the blood, causing a minimum insulin release.
Since insulin is a fat storage hormone, eating low-glycemic foods prevents fat cells from
expanding and forming cellulite.
Flaxseed: Flaxseeds are a top vegetarian source of omega 3s.
Plus, because they contain lignans, a type of phytoestrogen proven to balance oestrogen
levels, they offer a double whammy of cellulite protection.
Research has found that oestrogen plays a role in the development of cellulite.
Asparagus: Asparagus is a vegetable that’s rich in folic acid - which has been shown
to reduce stress levels and help improve your mood.
Being exposed to prolonged levels of stress can increase fat storage in the body, so the
benefits of enjoying these tasty green spears is obvious.
Asparagus also has circulation boosting properties, which is another way to keep cellulite at
bay.
Turmeric: It’s no secret that the wellness world loves turmeric.
And while many celebrate its ability to decrease symptoms of arthritis, it can also help reduce
the look of cellulite.
Because turmeric stimulates circulation, gets rid of toxins, and reduces swelling in your
body, which helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Avocados: As you get older, your skin becomes thinner and less elastic.
Something that can give your skin a bit more of a youthful appearance are foods that are
rich in essential fatty acids.
Avocados have a lot of these acids.
The more toned your skin is, the less noticeable your cellulite will be.
Olive Oil: All fats are not created equal.
Olive oil is considered to be a healthy fat, and one that you need to get essential fatty
acids into your system.
The monounsaturated fats and polyphenols that are contained within olive oil not only boost
your metabolism but also keep your thyroid functioning at its best.
And when this happens, your body burns fat more efficiently.
Olive Oil also helps to boost your skin cells, which helps reduce the visibility of fatty
tissue and cellulite.
Use olive oil as a condiment or cooking ingredient for your favourite recipes.
Cayenne Pepper: The vitamin B6 contained within cayenne peppers helps to prevent the development
of cellulite.
Also, cayenne peppers contain capsaicin, which helps to boost your metabolism more than 25
percent for several hours after eating them.
When you burn more calories, you store less fat.
They are also helpful in improving circulation and flushing out toxins from your body, helping
to limit the development of puckering cellulite.
You think spicy foods are bad for your body.
Well, think again after watching this video titled “5 Hidden Health Benefits Of Spicy
Foods You Need To Know”.
Now back to foods that fight cellulite.
Lemons: Lemons are great for their ability to lower the impact of carbohydrates on your
body.
Carbohydrates are quickly digested by the body and converted into sugar, affecting your
glucose levels.
Enjoy a spray of lemon on your food to bring a delicious flavor and health benefits.
Lemons can also clean out your liver, which can lower your estrogen levels.
This helpS keep your legs and thighs looking trim and slim.
Chicken Breast: Lean meat like chicken breast is very good for balancing blood sugar levels.
Protein keeps you full for longer by slowing down digestion, which then affects the release
of the pancreatic hormone responsible for keeping your sugar levels balanced.
The regulation of glucose levels has a major influence on the development and appearance
of cellulite.
Stop it before it starts with a healthy diet full of lean proteins.
Cucumber: One important factor in the appearance of cellulite is hydration.
It is important not only to drink water throughout the day, but to also eat foods high in water
content.
One great food for staying hydrated is cucumbers, which are usually 90 percent water.
Try to eat it raw when possible for maximum water content.
Papaya: Papaya is a great fruit because it’s packed with vitamin C.
This vitamin supports the collagen in your skin, which keeps your body looking tight
and healthy.
When the collagen breaks down, your skin starts to sag and the fatty deposits can show through.
Papaya is a great alternative fruit that is high in vitamin C and is delicious.
Enjoy a cup of this treat for breakfast for the same benefits of one large orange.
Which of the foods mentioned today are already a part of your regular diet?
Would you rather eat or exercise to get rid of cellulite?
Let us know in the comments section below!