Eating Better to Help You Eliminate Cellulite

Cellulite is not normal fat and cannot be lost through typical dieting. On a regular diet, a woman with cellulite on her thighs will lose weight every place except on the thighs. This actually makes the cellulite more noticeable. An anti-cellulite diet is intended to help get rid of waste. Elimination and purification are its primary goals, not slimming. Rather than emphasizing reducing calories, this diet plan focuses on foods that help the body "burn" wastes and are easy to digest. Avoid rich, heavy foods that can overburden the liver, making digestion difficult. 

The liver plays a vital role within the digestive process by processing iron, producing proteins, and removing wastes before they can enter in the blood stream. If your liver is functioning properly, it easily neutralizes all toxins which are then eliminated through the kidneys and intestines. But when it's over burdened, it can't get rid of all the toxins, some of which can build up within the connective tissue and lead to cellulite. Eating a healthy, vegetable based diet low in fats and salt prevents your liver from being overly burdened and minimizes the amount of toxins your system has to eliminate.

Some Dietary Tips for Fighting Cellulite
Eat a lot of raw fruits and vegetables. Including some prepared vegetables in your diet is okay but nutrients are often lost during the cooking process so raw is always better. You can also have salads with light or low fat dressings and fresh vegetable juice. Yogurt with fresh fruit is a great idea, as are skim milk and low fat cheese. Lean meat, poultry and fish can also be helpful, but only when eaten in moderation. Be sure to roast or broil the meat, not fry it. Also drink between 6 and 8 glasses of water throughout the course of the day, as water helps to purge toxins from your body and keep you hydrated.

Why Eliminate Salt?
One of the primary reasons for cellulite is water caught in a pocket of connective tissue beneath your skin. Sodium increases your water retention. The simplest way to get rid of salt is to avoid junk food, since they frequently use salt as a preservative. Also try to avoid foods which are naturally rich in salt and do not add salt when you are cooking. Replacing a dash of salt with a pinch of a different seasoning will add taste to your meal without leading to water retention.

Include Iodine in Your Diet
One of your best allies in your fight against cellulite is iodine. Your thyroid depends on iodine to manage your metabolism and increased iodine means your body burns off unwanted fat, rather than storing it as cellulite. Many vegetables and fruit contain iodine naturally which means you should not have to supplement your intake.

A Few Last Minute Suggestions

• Eat at the same time daily as much as possible.
• Never eat quickly. Instead, take plenty of time and chew the food thoroughly.
• Continue following this dietary plan after your cellulite is gone or you'll find it comes right back.