Cellulite is a skin condition that affects more than 90% of women. Directly related to hormonal variations, it also tends to worsen with age. Resulting from microcirculation impairments, cellulite is a vicious circle involving fluid retention, enlargement of fat cells and an alteration of collective tissue.
Cellulite has been called any given number of names, including cottage cheese, orange-peel skin, saddlebags, pruned legs, and even dimples. No matter the name, cellulite is unattractive and in some cases, unhealthy. Most women have some on their body somewhere and are unhappy about it, and would love to rid of it.
A healthy diet can reduce the build up of cellulite. Keeping oneself hydrated and avoiding excessive consumption of coffee and alcohol are also recommended. Avoid smoking, diuretic pills, laxatives, and diet pills as a weight loss and cellulite cure. Reducing salt intake can further prevent cellulite deposition since salt causes water retention. A regular exercise regimen is a good foundation for good health and anti cellulite treatment.
Causes
Sedentary Lifestyle: A sedentary lifestyle which involves a person to stand or sit at one place for long periods of time can aid cellulite formation. This is especially true for a sedentary lifestyle that involves sitting at the same place without much movement for more than four to five hours at a stretch.
Influence of Hormones: Estrogen plays a major role in the development of cellulite. This is the reason why women seem to get cellulite related problems more than men.
Diet Quality: An unbalanced diet is another major reason why cellulite development occurs. Consumption of junk food and other food materials that contain high amounts of fat and carbohydrates and very low amount of dietary fiber can lead to cellulite development.
Obviously people who are obese or even over wieght will tend to have an excessive amount of cellulite. At least that’s what you’d tend to think, isn’t it? But the fact is that even clinically obese people are not guaranteed to see any cellulite on their body. A lot of obese people show no signs of cellulite at all.
There is a general opinion that only women in their 30s get cellulite. This is not true. Both women and men, of any age, size, weight or structure can develop at a certain age cellulite on specific parts of their body. In fact, there are cases of both young women and men who develop cellulite before they are 20 years old. It is true that older people are more likely to suffer from this condition. This can be simply explained by the fact that older people have thinner skin.
Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Cellulite
The following nutrition facts, diet advice and health supplements could be considered:
If you are overweight, aim to lose the excess pounds in a slow and steady way. Follow the weight-loss programme on this site. Also try the detoxifying programmes mentioned elsewhere on this site. A diet high in complex carbohydrates and low in refined carbohydrates and fats is very important.
Drink 2 litres of spring or filtered water every day. Avoid coffee, tea, soft drinks, sugar, excess alcohol and fried foods.
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