In summer, you could go all-in on barbecues, ice creams, doughnuts and aperitifs — but don’t be surprised if a few extra lumps and bumps decide to stick around. A smarter move? Reach for detox foods instead! Thanks to their unique properties, these detox foods will help you stay slim and reduce cellulite, naturally. Here’s our essential list — must-haves to embrace this summer!
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How do detox foods work?
When we consume more calories than we burn, we store them as fat — hello, lumps and cellulite! To avoid this, rebalancing your diet is of course essential. But for an extra boost, it helps to add foods that have the power to rev up your metabolism so your body burns more energy.
That way, you burn more stored fat without even noticing! What’s more, detox and fat-burning foods can capture fats before they’re even stored and flush them from your system. This dual action makes them indispensable allies for slimming down and waving goodbye to cellulite!
Alongside a balanced diet and regular consumption of detox foods, we recommend incorporating food supplements. These supplements contain ingredients recognised for their fat-burning properties, in ideal quantities and in a format that’s easy to fit into your daily routine. For example, you might try the Draineur Cellulite and the Gélules Cellulite!
Now that you know why detox foods are worth adding to your plate, here’s our essential summer list.
The best detox foods of summer
Courgette
Light, packed with water and fibre, courgette is an essential diuretic vegetable that’s wonderfully easy to cook with.
Lemon
You already know it — lemon is the perfect fruit for fighting cellulite, eliminating fats and flushing out toxins. Squeeze one every morning and add the juice to a large glass of water!
Tomato
Mostly made up of water, the tomato offers excellent diuretic properties and is ideal for combating water retention.
Bell pepper
This summer vegetable helps eliminate fats and gives you a generous hit of vitamin C.
Green tea
In summer, enjoy your green tea iced! You’ll reap its incredible slimming and anti-cellulite benefits.
Pineapple
This fresh fruit is perfect for summer! It’s celebrated for its anti-cellulite benefits, supports digestion and acts as a natural appetite suppressant.
Garlic
Great in salads, cold or warm, raw or cooked, garlic helps the body eliminate toxins and supports liver health.
Radish
Radish supports healthy digestion, helps flush out stored toxins and contributes to a flatter tummy.
Watermelon
Tempting, refreshing and very low in calories — watermelon gets a big yes for its anti-cellulite, detox and anti-water-retention properties.
Raspberry
Its exceptionally high fibre content helps achieve a flatter stomach, while its richness in potassium, calcium and magnesium helps alkalise the body and reduce water retention. Low in calories, raspberry is a true figure-friendly fruit.
Melon
Much like its “sister” the watermelon, melon is high in water and low in calories, making it a go-to slimming food. Another bonus: it’s rich in vitamins and has anti-inflammatory properties, making it a great anti-bloating option! Melon can be prepared in countless ways: as a starter with cured meat; as a detox aperitif, in a gazpacho; or as a dessert, blended with peaches and apricots in a summery fruit soup!
Ginger
The ginger rhizome is known for its fat-burning effects, as it helps regulate the absorption and elimination of lipids. Raw or cooked, it adds a wonderful kick to your dishes! Grate it over a prawn and avocado salad. Drop a piece into the water when cooking rice. Or use it to whip up a detox drink!
Grapefruit
A detoxifying, low-calorie food that stimulates digestion, grapefruit is a well-established slimming and wellness ally. It’s no surprise that it features among the plant-based actives in our Detox Slimming Tea ! Grapefruit can be eaten as is, added to a fruit salad, blended into an indulgent smoothie or enjoyed as a carpaccio with thin slices of salmon and a little dill.
Basil
This aromatic herb delights us with its fragrance — but that’s far from its only quality! Basil is antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory, caring for your intestinal lining for a guaranteed flat tummy effect! It’s also sudorific, making it perfect for eliminating toxins. As an infusion, scattered over a tomato salad or used to season your grilled vegetables, basil is an all-round winner!
Cucumber
A true detox champion! With its purifying properties, excellent water and potassium content to fight water retention, cucumber is the food to enjoy freely all summer long! It’s the star of salads and brings a refreshing touch to cold soups!
How to maximise the effects of detox foods?
Beyond including the foods mentioned above in your summer diet, you can adopt a few beneficial detox habits:
- Stay well hydrated: remember to drink water regularly. Summer puts our bodies at real risk of dehydration. Keep your water bottle close at hand to prevent water retention and enhance the detox effect of your diet.
- Get enough sleep: a proper detox can’t happen without restorative sleep. Embrace those blissful naps and full nights of rest!
- Regular physical activity: make the most of the sunny days and get moving!
- Massage yourself: a cupping cup, a massage oil for a quick 3-minute massage… and your detox is underway!
- Harness the power of plants: as part of your detox, you can absolutely consider a 21-day draining programme with our Fat-Burning Capsules and our Detox Herbal Tea.
By incorporating these detox foods into your summer meals, you’ll effectively tackle cellulite. And if you combine them with regular physical activity and pinch-and-roll massages, you’ve got it all figured out: here’s to a beautiful silhouette and smooth, firm skin!
