One day I was looking through the pictures in the photo album of my Granma, and was highly intrigued by the look of women’s bodies in that time. Women on the beaches of Florida and the Bahamas, often fashionably full-figured, DID NOT SHOW ANY SIGNS OF CELLULITE!
Cellulite is not specific to overweight people but excess weight may worsen the condition.
- Dr. Rob Oliver, Plastic Surgery 101
Trying to understand what has so dramatically changed in our environment and diet since those glorious times, I have studied piles of boring scientific literature and even interviewed my Granma and other happy old folks. And here are my discoveries!
4 Things That Cause Cellulite:
1. Estrogen overload …
Women’s hormones are easily influenced by chemicals in food and medication, making fat cells change their structure and produce highly undesirable “orange peel” appearance:
Women’s bodies organize fat in connective tissue that runs perpendicular to their skin. This creates a “pulling down” effect that creates bumps in the skin’s surface or what you see as cellulite.
2. Consumption of wrong types of fats …
The metabolism of women’s bodies is disrupted by consumption of trans-fats and processed vegetable oils.
3. Lack of essential fatty acids in the diet …
Which are found in fish, butter from grass-fed cows and gouts, and tropical oils.
4. Use of lotions containing mineral oils …
Derivations from petrochemical waste products, which block absorption of healthy nutrients by your skin.
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5 Effective Strategies to Get Rid of Cellulite:
1. Eat only right fats …
Never use cheap oils and any of the junk foods containing them. When cooking, use butter or unprocessed coconut oil. Put only extra-virgin olive oil or organic sour cream in your soups and salads.
When you do not eat enough fiber and cellulite is a problem, your diet may contain more of the foods that can cause cellulite. Any salty or fatty foods will go straight to your hips and thighs if you do not use fiber to prevent this from happening.
Fiber acts like a scrub brush for the body. Fiber will improve circulation and improve your skin’s appearance from the inside out.
- John Degram, Cellulite Treatment
is avocado a good fat?
to KF:
It’s great! It’s very beneficial for the whole body – if you eat one a day, you’ll notice a great improvement in your digestive system! I personally love it!
is dry seaweed good for removing Cellulite ?
JJ,
I don’t know someone who’s actually tried it but my online research shows that it may be helpful. I don’t see any harm in trying it out. Keep us posted on whether it works out for you :)