After a string of indulgent meals, we often feel like taking a break. You’ve probably heard of a food detox — but do you really know what it is and what it’s for? We break it all down in this article!
What is a food detox?
We often hear about toxins that supposedly come from what we eat, our environment, or even our own bodies. In reality, the body has its own systems for eliminating them, notably the liver and kidneys, and you really don’t need to worry about it! No cleanse is needed for that. However, we sometimes feel like returning to simpler meals, especially after a period of dietary excess — like the holiday season, for example — as well as during seasonal transitions or particularly exhausting, stressful periods. This is what’s often called a ‘detox’.
What does taking a break from certain foods involve?
A food break is above all a chance to catch your breath after the excesses and rediscover the pleasure of lighter meals. You might simply enjoy eating more vegetables and cooking a bit more at home! If you feel like you’re gaining weight for no reason, struggling to digest, catching every bug that goes around, or sleeping poorly, it may be time to ask a doctor for advice, ladies!
By taking care of your diet, you’ll also get back into good habits. And that’s great news for anyone who wants to feel good in their skin and fight the appearance of cellulite! A balanced diet doesn’t target cellulite on its own, but it fits into a good everyday routine, alongside physical activity and care and massage designed for dimpled areas.
How to do it?
There are radical detox programmes where you consume nothing but vegetable juices or broths for several days. But don’t worry — you don’t need to go that far! A successful detox simply means rethinking your diet so it consists exclusively of vegetables, lean proteins and water. Say goodbye to salt, fat, ready meals and processed foods — it’s all about 100% natural eating. If you can, favour “liquid” recipes like soups or smoothies.
For a successful detox, pair this diet with physical activity. Yoga, Pilates, swimming or body balance are all excellent options.
Finally, don’t overlook your beauty routine — it helps you take care of your skin: body scrubs, body masks… A successful detox means caring for your body inside and out!
A break like this doesn’t need to last long: just a few days are often enough to find your bearings again. You can then return to a more varied diet.
Spotlight on lemon for a successful detox
If there’s one ingredient we love to include in these simpler meals, it’s lemon! It notably contains potassium, calcium and magnesium, and its tangy flavour livens up both water and dishes. A pleasant way to remember to drink enough throughout the day!
Lemon is also excellent for well-balanced meals, as it naturally adds flavour without adding salt. Great for flavoured water, salads and soups! Lemon also helps you vary things up and encourages good habits. Our belly tips can help us stay on track day to day — alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Drinking lemon water every day is above all a pleasant way to stay hydrated: no effect on cellulite or any additional benefit has been demonstrated.
To prepare it, simply fill a bottle with still, cold water, squeeze one whole organic lemon into it, then slice the lemon and add the pieces to infuse. Your drink for the day is ready!
You can also enjoy this drink warm. Many people like to drink a glass first thing in the morning, then throughout the day. A simple way to remember to drink regularly.
If you drink it warm, it makes for a comforting little ritual, as lemon combined with warm water is a nice way to start the day, gently and naturally.
Finally, this flavoured drink can replace a sugary drink when you want something tastier than plain water. Lemon water can be a great companion to your two healthy daily snacks!
Steep your tea bag in a cup of hot water for about 3 minutes. Allow the tea to cool completely.
Cut 2 slices of pineapple and chop them into pieces.
In a blender, combine the cooled tea, pineapple and oats. Blend until smooth.
Pomegranate and mint flavoured water
Pomegranate is a wonderful fruit that enhances the flavour of your water and gives it a lovely colour. The same goes for mint, with its refreshing effect and summery scent!
You’ll need 2 ripe pomegranates and half a bunch of fresh mint, with one litre of water. Quarter the pomegranates and remove all the seeds. Rinse the mint. Add everything to your water bottle, stir and leave to infuse before enjoying!
The Green Glowing Smoothie
Serves 4
Ingredients
250 ml water
1 small romaine lettuce, washed and finely chopped
3 to 4 celery stalks
1 large handful of spinach leaves
1 apple, peeled and chopped
1 pear, peeled and chopped
1 banana, peeled and chopped
Juice of half a lemon
Method
Place the lettuce and water in a blender and blend until smooth and even.
Add the spinach, celery, apple and pear, and blend at maximum speed.
Finally, add the banana and lemon juice and blend everything together. Enjoy!
The green soup
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed
1 turnip, peeled and diced
1 sweet potato, peeled and diced
2 large courgettes, cut into roughly 1cm rounds
1 bunch of kale, rinsed and drained
1 large handful of spinach leaves
1 vegetable stock cube
500 ml water
Method
Start by bringing the water to a boil and dissolving the vegetable stock cube in it.
Sauté the onion and garlic in a pan with a little of the stock for about 4 minutes.
Add the turnip and sweet potato and cook for a further 3 minutes.
Pour over the remaining stock and leave to simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in the courgettes and kale, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Finally, add the spinach for one last minute of cooking.
Blend everything with a hand blender or in a blender and… serve!
To take care of yourself after overindulgence, take a break from rich foods!
Don’t forget: if your goal is to reduce the look of cellulite, there’s a winning trio you can’t do without: a healthy diet, regular physical activity and pinch-and-roll massage with your Cellublue Cup. If you’d also like to discover our food supplements, our drink and the anti-cellulite capsules are to be taken in addition to a varied, balanced diet and good lifestyle habits, not as a replacement.
