Example Diet against Cellulite

Premise

The following indications are for information purposes EXCLUSIVELY and are not intended to replace the opinion of professional figures such as doctor, nutritionist or dietician, whose intervention is necessary for the prescription and composition of CUSTOMIZED food therapies.

Cellulite

Cellulite is an imperfection that affects subcutaneous adipose tissue. Also known as "orange peel skin" or more correctly as " edematofibrosclerotic panniculopathy ", it manifests itself as an alteration of the superficial skin regularity of some body areas.

Cellulite is predominant in women compared to men and follows a predominantly gynoid distribution; it recognizes a multifactorial etiology and can be more or less marked. The elements that predispose to the onset of this blemish are: individual tendency, hormonal alterations, a sedentary lifestyle, an unbalanced diet rich in predisposing substances, etc.

Cellulite has a multi-factorial, tendentially increasing, mechanism of action; it is an alteration of the capillary blood circulation, which - NOT sufficiently spraying the panniculus adiposus - is associated with the rupture of the adipose cells that pour their own content into the interstitial spaces. The circulatory difficulties and the osmotic power of the molecules poured into the interstices promote the retention of large quantities of water which aesthetically manifests itself with the sadly famous "orange peel" skin.

Cellulite can be effectively counteracted ONLY if, among the causes, there are mainly variables on which it is possible to intervene, namely diet and physical activity. As regards the individual predisposition, obviously, the margin of improvement is always extremely limited, while in the case of significant hormonal alterations often (but not always) a therapy aimed at restoring the axis can give satisfactory results.

Diet for cellulite

The cellulite diet uses some fundamental principles; let's analyze them one at a time:

1. Correct energy intake: if cellulite is accompanied by an overweight, it would be a good idea to consume more energy than that introduced with food, in order to restore the physiological weight; on the contrary, if the body mass index indicates the full state of health, the caloric amount of the diet for cellulite must be NORMAL
2. Physical activity association: motor activity is the winning weapon for restoring optimal circulation in all body districts. In the first place "it would be necessary" to avoid spending many hours in a sitting or upright and immobile position (unfortunately, often imposed by work and school commitments); if it is not possible to change this aspect, it is advisable to contrast daily the water stagnation through: physical motor activity (also bland) and / or the use of drained techniques (positioning the legs up, draining massages, hot-cold bath etc.) . If the lifestyle is sufficiently active and there is no need to intervene on the circulation of the legs, physical motor activity can be limited to 2-4 weekly sessions lasting about 60 ', in which aerobic and anaerobic activities will be practiced.
3. Nutritional balance: the diet for cellulite is a balanced and well distributed diet, therefore, from the nutritional point of view and the division of meals it is superimposable to any Mediterranean diet
4. Water intake, mineral salts and antioxidants: generally we recommend a total water intake (food water + drinking water) equal to 1 ml per kcal introduced, even if a slight increase with predilection of liquids with low sodium content could be useful . The most useful mineral salts for cellulite in the diet are mainly potassium and magnesium, as they facilitate the maintenance of a good PRAL (blood pH balance); on the contrary, sodium chloride (table salt, which is also present in many preserved foods) should be excluded, as it tends to favor interstitial water retention. The molecules useful for combating cellulite are mainly antioxidants (vit. A, C, E, zinc, selenium, phenolic substances, chlorophyll etc.), contained respectively in raw vegetables and in fresh fruit. Other phytotherapeutic molecules useful for microcirculation are contained in: bilberry, sweet clover, centella, butcher's broom, birch, red vine and horse chestnut. Moreover, it would be good practice to use some "diuretic" foods such as: artichoke, fennel, endive, chicory, cucumber, pineapple, melon, watermelon, peaches and strawberries. Some of the products mentioned can be used in the formulation of herbal teas and decoctions (read the article: Tisanes against cellulite), which in turn can become an ingredient in anti-cellulite recipes (see for example anti-cellulite ice cream, anti-cellulite risotto, anti-cellulite desserts).
5. Elimination of counterproductive molecules: in addition to the added sodium chloride, other molecules counterproductive to the fight against cellulite are: the added sugars (and the foods that contain them), the caffeine (in excessive doses) and above all ethyl alcohol.

Useful supplements in the diet for cellulite

The useful supplements in the diet for cellulite are mainly those that contain the molecules already mentioned; at the theoretical level, it should NOT be necessary to use any product because, taking for granted a balanced diet (except for potassium, whose integration is essential in case of accentuated sweating), all the other nutrients should already be made in satisfactory quantities.

Diet for Cellulite: example

• Woman; Sedentary obese business consultant.

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