The cellulite is an accumulation of adipose tissue in certain areas of the body, where fat nodules form. The most common areas where fat nodules are cellulite are the thighs, buttocks and abdomen, but it can also appear on other areas, such as the knees or arms. The cellulite is not a disease. However, with the arrival of the good weather, who more or less, for aesthetic reasons, is considering starting an diet in order to reduce cellulite and look good when you put on your swimsuit.
The cellulite -also known as skin of orange- appears at puberty for hormonal reasons and affects 95% of the population. It is more visible in women. Men are more fortunate in this respect since, having thicker skin, their skin is more visible. cellulite is concealed. It is also important to note that the cellulite has nothing to do with being overweight: it may be that a slim person may show more cellulite than another obese woman.
For reduce the cellulite it is very useful to go for a walk or a run, since sedentary life is one of its greatest enemies. It is also important to drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated, avoid fluid retention and improve blood circulation. You should also know that coffee, alcohol and tobacco are very harmful substances if you are thinking about reduce the cellulite.
8 tips to reduce cellulite
- Exercise. Go for a walk or a run.
- Drink water. Between 1.5 and 2 liters per day is a good amount, depending on the time of year.
- Change your eating habits. Increase the consumption of foods with vitamin C (citrus fruits such as strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, grapefruit, oranges...) and vitamin E (especially nuts: unroasted almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts...).
- Control the consumption of fats and carbohydrates, and be careful with weekend meals. You don't like fried foods and battered foods, the fast foodWe do not use precooked food or industrial bakery products.
- Always opt for whole grains (bread, rice and pasta).
- Reduce salt consumption. It causes you to retain more fluids and worsens your circulation.
- Keep coffee, alcohol and tobacco at bay. They generate toxins and these, in turn, form more toxins. cellulite.
- Please note that there are anti-cellulite products. Some people do not have time or are not consistent when applying an anti-cellulite cream. Others suffer from side effects (itching, reddening of the skin, burning...).
Iolanda Almirall CandelarioDiploma in Dietetics and Human Nutrition
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