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Anti-Cellulite Diets

Cellulite is the term given to deposits of fat pushed up under the skin to give it a dimpled or puckered appearance. Factors such as genetics, gender, your weight and age, and the thickness of your skin all influence how much cellulite you have and how much of it is noticeable. There is no one diet that will cure your body of cellulite. There are, however, dietary guidelines that when followed help minimize toxin buildup and promote toxin cleansing that help reduce the buildup of fat and the appearance of cellulite.

  1. Foods that Fight Cellulite

    • Focus on eating foods that are high in fiber, low in fat and rich in antioxidants. Your body is able to process foods while leaving behind little to no toxins when they meet these criteria. To get the most bang for the buck, the website womenshealthcaretopics.com recommends drinking plenty of fluids to help flush toxins, while adding foods that meet the criteria while being rich in vitamins B, C and E. Examples include blueberries, blackberries, cherries, mangoes, oranges, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, grapefruit, apples, spinach, tomatoes, fennel, bell peppers, carrots, avacadoes, oily fish, bananas, bran and oat cereals, asparagus and broccoli.

    Foods that Exacerbate Cellulite

    • Cellulite diet no-nos include caffeine, alcohol, sugars, refined foods and carbohydrates and those high in saturated fats. These items do not get processed as efficiently by your body and leave behind toxins and fluid buildup that appears as cellulite.

    Support your Diet with Exercise

    • Regular exercise as opposed to spot training targeting certain cellulite-laden areas of the body is necessary in combination with the right foods to help minimize the existence and appearance of cellulite. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends adults exercise moderately five days a week for 30 minutes a day, exercise vigorously 20 minutes a day three times a week, or perform eight to 10 strength-training exercises with eight to 12 repetitions of each exercise twice a week.

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