Cellulite is the number one beauty concern for most women. It occurs when pockets of fat are trapped in the layer of connective tissue under the skin, causing a dimpled effect on the thighs, buttocks and tummy. A common myth is that cellulite is linked to obesity, but lean women can have it too.
Cellulite is a skin cellular problem and poor nutrition, lack of exercise and dehydration can exacerbate the problem. Try adding foods rich in lecithin, essential fatty acids, amino acids and antioxidants to your diet to encourage skin cells to squeeze out excess fluid and increase circulation.
Fill your trolley with lecithin-rich eggs, peanut butter, spinach and tomatoes; essential fatty acids in the form of flaxseed, walnuts, almonds, Brazil nuts and oily fish, and amino-acid-rich berries and citrus fruits.
Reduce or cut out tea, coffee, alcohol, fried food and junk as these contribute to our toxic load. It might be the most over-emphasised beauty must, but drinking plenty of water helps flush away toxins that build up in our cells.
Including static or dynamic exercises into your fitness routine – such as squats, lunges, gluteus bridges and plié squats – can also help to reduce cellulite by stimulating blood flow.
Try these top tips and wave goodbye to cellulite.
