Eat right to melt cellulite!

food 2Do you ever wonder why or how you get cellulite on your butt & thighs? Probably not. You just want to know how to get rid of it!

First, cellulite is a collection of fat, stored toxins, and water that are trapped under your skin. It is a result of your system being clogged up and not detoxifying properly. Exercise alone will not get rid of those annoying little puckered bumps…you must “Eat Right to Melt Cellulite”! So, let’s get those trapped fat cells out of your body now! Make simple changes in your diet and you will have healthier hair, skin, and nails!

Get Hydrated. The biggest contributing factor to cellulite after toxicity is lack of proper hydration. Your body is not getting enough fluids to flush out toxins. Drink warm water with lemon and cayenne pepper first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, as this stimulates your liver (your main detoxifying organ). Aim for drinking at least 8 glasses of fresh water every day to reduce cellulite. Also, coconut water is excellent after a workout, as it is a more natural way to replenish electrolytes. Also, if you drink coffee or caffeinated tea, make sure to drink water afterwards because caffeine dehydrates the body.

Limit Alcohol: I know you love your cocktails, but alcohol is a toxin, and if you want less fat and smoother skin, then make sure you keep count (1) of your martinis! The liver has to work extremely hard to excrete alcohol from your system, and cellulite is your reminder of the “too much fun” you had last night!

Ditch Processed Foods and Food Additives. Most everything that comes in a wrapper is toxic for your body. Eat as fresh as possible. Your skin is a reflection of the food you put into your body. Every fork-full and spoon-full is used as fuel or stored as fat! Food Coloring, Preservatives, Emulsifiers and everything that has the word “Artificial” will build a bumpy fat cell!

Here is my Healthy Shopping List that will help banish cellulite, make you look & feel great!

Lean- preferably organic meats: (No hormones, steroids, and antibiotics): lean red meat, chicken, eggs, tofu, and turkey provide protein & will help to strengthen the connective tissue and improve skin health.

Wild Caught “Fatty Fish”: Salmon, mackerel, and sardines provide us with those healthy Omega 3’s that improve blood flow in your body and increase the quality of your connective tissue, making cellulite less visible.

Nutrient -Dense Power Greens: Chlorophyll is the life blood of plants, which provide vitamins, minerals, enzymes, essential amino acids, and proteins that help cleanse, purify, restore and revitalize body tissue. Dark greens & brightly colored vegetables contain phytonutrients, bioflavinoids, and antioxidants that prevent tissue damage and disease. Spinach, kale, celery, cucumber, parsley, broccoli to name a few. Throw in a wheatgrass shot daily and you’re good to go!

Sea Vegetables: are also great for banishing cellulite. Kelp and Dulse are full of “beauty minerals”- silicon , sulfur, zinc & iron to keep you looking smooth and firm!

Organic Yogurt: Probiotics are needed for healthy digestion and getting “good” gut bacteria flourishing in your body.

Fruit: Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and goji berries are full of powerful antioxidants that remove toxins from your body. Also high in water content to help flush your toxins out, are grapes, watermelon and cantaloupe. Further, Grapefruit can help lower insulin, a fat-storage hormone!
Eat whole fruit, not juice! The fiber lowers the glycemic index. Fiber also acts as an intestinal sweep – to help clean you out!

Whole Grains: Oatmeal, brown rice, quinoa, and ground flax meal contain high protein, essential fatty acids, & lignans, to maintain healthy tissue and support immune function, plus keep you feeling full!

Lentils & Beans: Rich in fiber and protein, they are healthy carbs that boost metabolism and burn fat

Healthy Fats: such as avocado and walnuts, repair tissue.

Vitamin C Foods : Help repair skin: Tomatoes, kiwis, oranges, and red bell peppers.

The foods that you put into your mouth always show up (or not) on your body! Add nutritious foods to your diet, and banish cellulite today!