The ultimate winter fruit, kiwi is one ingredient you can enjoy freely when looking to eat more balanced, maintain your figure and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Here’s everything you need to know!
The anti-cellulite and slimming benefits of kiwi
This delicious little fruit, available at markets from December through April, helps curb snacking between meals thanks to its high fibre content. As well as promoting a feeling of fullness, fibre supports healthy digestion and helps prevent bloating — the enemy of a flat stomach! Low in calories and naturally sweet, kiwi has impressive antioxidant properties that help neutralise free radicals and protect the skin from premature ageing. Rich in potassium and well known for its exceptional vitamin C content, it also supports blood vessel health and improves circulation. This in turn helps with flushing out toxins and reducing the appearance of cellulite!
At just 50 kcal per 100g, kiwi is a great slimming and anti-cellulite companion that, as you’re about to discover, works just as well in drinks as it does in desserts or even savoury dishes!
So many reasons to love this fruit… right, ladies? To keep your figure and smooth the look of cellulite, it’s time to add kiwi to your plate!
Kiwi, blueberry, fromage blanc and speculoos crumble verrines
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 125g fat-free fromage blanc
- 1 egg white
- 2 kiwis
- 10g brown sugar
- 8 speculoos biscuits
- A handful of fresh blueberries
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Method
- In a bowl, combine the fat-free fromage blanc, brown sugar and vanilla extract. Whisk the egg white to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the fromage blanc mixture.
- Peel the kiwis and cut them into small pieces.
- Crumble the speculoos biscuits.
- Time to assemble! In each verrine glass, add a layer of the fromage blanc mixture, then a layer of kiwi, and repeat, finishing with kiwi on top. Add 2–3 blueberries and scatter over the crumbled speculoos.
- Refrigerate for 3 hours and serve well chilled.
Enjoy!
Kiwi and smoked salmon bagels
Ingredients (serves 2)
- 2 sesame bagels
- 2 ripe kiwis
- 300g smoked salmon
- 100g fromage blanc
- A few sprigs of coriander and watercress
- A pinch of salt
Method
- Peel the kiwis and slice each one into 8 thin rounds.
- Slice the bagels in half horizontally and lightly toast them.
- Mix the fromage blanc with the salt and wasabi. Adjust the amount of wasabi to your taste for a milder or spicier sauce.
- Spread the fromage blanc and wasabi sauce over both bagel halves.
- Arrange the kiwi slices in a fan shape, letting them slightly overhang the edge of the bread.
- Top with smoked salmon loosely folded into a chiffonade. Scatter with coriander leaves and small watercress sprigs.
- Place the other bagel half on top to make a sandwich and serve!
Bon appétit!
An anti-cellulite kiwi, green tea and lemon smoothie
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 1 organic unwaxed lemon
- 2 kiwis
- 1 green tea bag
- 1 tbsp honey
- 100g fat-free fromage blanc
Method
- Start by steeping your tea bag for 3 to 4 minutes in a large cup. Leave it to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, peel the kiwis and cut each one into 3 pieces.
- Squeeze the lemon and pour the juice into a blender.
- Add the kiwi, honey, fromage blanc and cooled tea.
- Blend until smooth and enjoy immediately.
These slimming, anti-cellulite kiwi recipes are perfect to enjoy at any meal. But don’t forget, ladies — diet alone won’t be enough to smooth away orange-peel skin! For visibly smoother, firmer-looking skin, pair a balanced diet with regular physical activity and palpate-roll massages.