While there is no such thing as a cellulite diet, i.e. foods which will work directly to remove cellulite from your thighs buttocks and abdomen, eating healthfully and drinking plenty of water will help your overall appearance and will improve the appearance of cellulite. The focus should be eating foods known to reduce free radicals, and antioxidants in the body as well as those which cleanse and detoxify the body.
A general cellulite diet includes some or all of the following components.
FRUIT
Start each day by drinking a glass of hot water with a squeeze of lemon. This is an excellent way to get the body systems moving.
Fresh fruit contains not only fiber, but phytochemicals such as anti-aging anthocyanidins and bioflavonoids, vitamins and minerals. Vitamin C is a prime source of anti-oxidants which eliminate free radicals found in tobacco smoke, alcohol, fried foods and smoked foods. Especially good sources of vitamin C are strawberries, raspberries, pineapple, oranges, mango, kiwifruit, grapes, grapefruit, cranberries, cantaloupe melons, cherries, blackberries, blueberries and apples.
Three to four servings each day of fresh fruit will be an excellent start toward healthful eating.
VEGETABLES
Fresh vegetables are also a good source of phytochemicals, vitamins and minerals as well as a rich source of fiber. Some vegetables are excellent sources of vitamins A, C, and E which are all antioxidants. These nutrients help to fight the formation of free radicals in the system and strengthen the connective tissues between the skin and the underlying muscles. By stretching and strengthening the septa tissues, the puckering effect caused by fat cells bulging upward around the septa is eliminated.
Particularly good vegetables for a healthy cellulite diet include tomatoes, spinach, salad greens, onions, leeks, fennel, cucumber, carrots, cabbage, bell-peppers and artichokes.
NUTS AND SEEDS
Nuts and grains contain Vitamin E, Vitamin B-complex and Omega-3 fatty acids as well as important trace minerals like selenium. Good seeds include pumpkin, flax seeds and sunflower seeds. Nuts like walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews and almonds, eaten unsalted are a great source of essential nutrients.
SPICES
Spices which are particularly beneficial include parsley, mustard, ginger, garlic, chives and chili.
At least eight glass of water daily helps to flush out toxins from your system.
By choosing foods that are high in antioxidants and fiber and drinking adequate water, the above cellulite diet can be considered the closest thing to a true cure for cellulite.