Along with the beauty of trees sprouting their spring buds, birds chirping, and flowers blooming the Spring season also brings the inevitable:
bare legs.
As women, 98% of us suffer from the condition known as cellulite.
Here at Refresh, we offer the only FDA approved laser treatment for cellulite- SmoothShapes- and have consistently seen truly incredible results.
When you begin your treatment series with us, we always prepare you with an excellent list of tips and recommendations to better your results.
Today we would like to talk about going even further and show you some ways that your diet (not a diet, but your diet) can help, too.
- With a proper diet for reducing cellulite, a person needs to include as many iodine-rich foods as possible. Iodine is required for normal functioning of the thyroid gland. Iodine is needed by this gland so that it may produce T3 and T4 which are required for normal body functions throughout the body.
- Always remember that yo-yo dieting is believed to make cellulite worse. One of the best cellulite diet tips notes that you should be prepared to make a permanent change in the foods you eat. Some of these changes will be easy because they are foods that you already enjoy. The challenge is in avoiding the foods that are detrimental to the cellulite reducing diet you have mapped out for yourself. Change the foods you eat permanently for long term results in reducing the appearance cellulite.
- A few more cellulite diet tips revolve around investing in a juice extractor. These juicers come in a variety of sizes and price ranges. There should be one to fit your budget. Vegetable and fruit juices extracted from fresh produce are one of the best ways to get the nutrients the body needs for healthy skin and for detoxification of the body.
- Water is vital to flush out toxins from the body. It is important to be well hydrated for healthy cellular functioning. The rule of 6 to 8 glasses of water a day is a good one but if you would like a more personalized requirement amount, you can divide your body weight in pounds by 18. This will give you a daily water requirement.
- Eggs, cheese and milk—eggs are high in protein and easy to prepare but have them boiled or poached. Stay away from frying them in oil, butter or margarine. Cheese is okay but choose the low fat varieties. For example, cottage cheese contains about 4 grams of fat per 100 grams. And regular cheddar cheese contains about 32 grams of fat per 100 grams serving. Milk is high in calcium but a good rule to follow is to always choose skim or 2%.
- Fresh fruits that are water rich such as melon or cantaloupe are great snacks and due to their high water content, will aid in the detoxification process. Other fruits to include are bananas, strawberries, grapes and pears. Vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals. Try raw veggies thinly sliced in a salad to add crunch. Since they aren’t cooked they retain all their nutrients. Vegetables to include are radishes, asparagus, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, leeks, artichokes, turnips, onions, watercress, string beans, mushrooms and lettuce.
- Protein is needed by the body for proper nutrition. Always choose lean cuts of meat and remove any excess fat or skin from poultry or meat. Fish and seafood are iodine rich and contain the omega fatty acids that are so beneficial to healthy skin. Seafood is also high in iodine to boost thyroid functioning. Be sure you try a vegetable source of protein such as soy or tofu. You might like them!
- A list of cellulite diet tips wouldn’t be completed without mentioning foods to avoid. These include pickles, chips, cold cuts or similar processed foods, anything with a high salt or sugar content, and excessive amounts of caffeine. When eating out, ordering a salad is a good choice just be aware that most salad fixings at restaurants contain MSG, a high sodium preservative.
- When taking vitamin supplements for cellulite reduction, always take them with meals for maximum absorption. Be sure to consult your physician before starting this diet if you are on any medications or have special health concerns.
To help you get ready to show some leg this year, call:
720.314.1965
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