Oats are back in the spotlight. You’ll find them everywhere — in smoothies, bowl cakes, cookies… But what’s behind all the hype? And what do oats actually do for cellulite? We tell you everything in this article!
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Eating oats to fight cellulite
Oats are considered a “fat-burning” food — meaning the nutrients they contain help the body eliminate dietary fats before they settle in as unwanted bumps and cellulite. This is largely thanks to their exceptionally high fibre and pectin content. Eaten regularly, oats are a great ally for smoothing out dimples!
Oats help reduce bad cholesterol
Thanks to the beta-glucan they contain, oats can significantly lower the level of bad cholesterol in the blood. Of course, this is a helpful boost — but it should never replace the advice of your doctor.
Slim down with oats by keeping hunger at bay
Oats are largely made up of insoluble fibre, which means they have a real impact on satiety and digestion. On one hand, they help the body eliminate waste more efficiently, limiting fat absorption. On the other hand, because these fibres are digested slowly, they keep hunger at bay for hours. In short, a brilliant ally for saying goodbye to cellulite!
Oats help limit insulin production
Another reason to love oats in the fight against cellulite! Beta-glucan helps reduce insulin secretion, which in turn limits the intestinal absorption of carbohydrates. Left unburned, these carbs get stored as fat in the body — so it’s good news to keep them in check!
And as a bonus: oats are great for your skin
They’re packed with beneficial nutrients — iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin E… Which is why oats have been used for centuries for their soothing, moisturising and repairing properties. They’re also rich in antioxidants, helping to slow down skin ageing and prevent loss of firmness.
2 quick, anti-cellulite oat recipes
To help you work oats into your daily diet, here are two simple and delicious recipes.
Dark chocolate cereal bars
Makes about 10 bars
- 180g rolled oats
- 80g seeds of your choice (flaxseed, sesame, pumpkin…)
- 60g dark chocolate chips
- 100g unsweetened apple sauce
- 30g honey (or agave syrup, maple syrup…)
- Preheat your oven to 180°.
- Place the oats and seeds in a small saucepan and lightly toast them.
- Add the honey and mix well to coat all the ingredients.
- Remove from the heat, add the apple sauce and chocolate chips, and mix well.
- Line a square or rectangular tin with baking paper.
- Pour in your mixture and press it down firmly so it’s compact and even.
- Bake for around 20 minutes.
- Leave to cool, then cut into bars.
Tip: your cereal bars will keep for up to a week in an airtight container — perfect for prepping your snacks ahead of time for the whole week!
Banana mug cake
Serves 2
- 2 mashed bananas
- 80g rolled oats
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 8 tbsp plant-based milk
- 10 pecan nuts
- A pinch of cinnamon
- Mix the mashed bananas with the oats, pecan nuts and agave syrup.
- Pour in the plant-based milk and mix again.
- Divide the mixture between two large mugs.
- Microwave each one separately for 1 min 30 to 2 minutes on full power.
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