How to Help Reduce Cellulite Every Day
The cottage cheese appearance of cellulite, which appears on the buttocks and thighs, affects many women adversely. While poor diet can be a contributor to cellulite, genetics, age and excess weight can also be factors. Cellulite can affect any woman; she does not have to be fat to have cellulite, nor does it mean she is unattractive. Still, many women view cellulite as unsightly and would rather eliminate it, or at the very least, minimize its appearance.
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Reducing Cellulite
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Eat a proper diet. Although dieting will not erase all your cellulite, it will reduce its appearance. To keep your skin firm and lower the risk of cellulite, incorporate the appropriate minerals and vitamins into your diet. Ensure you get the following: vitamin A from milk and eggs; beta-carotene from carrots, spinach, broccoli and tomatoes; vitamin B, which promotes healthy skin from chicken, fish, bananas and cereals; vitamin C from green beans and strawberries; and vitamin E from oily fish such as salmon, trout and mackerel. Oily fish also has omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, which help to lower blood pressure. Try eating leafy vegetables and olives, which contain vitamins and nutrients that protect the cells from damage and help to slow the aging process.
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Limit your coffee intake to one cup per day. Drink fruit juices made from fresh fruits to provide your body with the proper nutrients. Drink enough water daily to clean your body of toxins and to reduce cellulite. Avoid alcohol and tobacco, which both add perilous chemicals to your body.
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Develop an exercise routine. Exercise substantially improves appearance in areas of cellulite, but it does not get rid of it completely. Perform a mixture of aerobics, weight lifting and stretches aimed at the cellulite areas. This will build your muscle and reduce cellulite.
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Use natural skin remedies such as a massage oils. According to the Espigee Women's Health Web site, the most probable theory relating to the cause of cellulite is poor blood circulation, resulting in the affected area being pale and cool to the touch. A massage helps to smooth away fat deposits and improves circulation, reducing the look of cellulite.
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Try a cellulite cream. Cellulite creams such as Cosmetyn and Revitol can significantly reduce the appearance of cellulite. They break down the fat deposits beneath the skin and increase collagen--a form of protein--so the skin can become firmer.
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