Pineapple is one of those go-to fruits when you’re looking to slim down and reduce cellulite! Here’s everything you need to know about this wonder food — as delicious as it is good for your body.
What are the anti-cellulite and slimming benefits of pineapple?
First great news: pineapple is low in calories, with around 50 calories per 100 grams. It can easily be enjoyed at breakfast, as a dessert, or even as a snack.
It’s also rich in water and fibre. Thanks to this ideal composition, it helps us digest better and reduce water retention, one of the main causes of aqueous cellulite. Its mildly diuretic properties also help flush out toxins.
Pineapple is particularly well known as a natural fat burner that supports weight loss and helps smooth away dimples.
When preparing a pineapple, we tend to discard the core — that tough, slightly tart part of the fruit. Yet it’s packed with nutrients that are incredibly useful for your figure. The pineapple core contains bromelain, often nicknamed “the fat-eating enzyme”. It stimulates fat burning to help prevent the build-up of stubborn bulges and cellulite.
This enzyme also helps break down the membrane of fat cells. The fatty deposits responsible for cellulite can then be drained away and gradually disappear.
Finally, packed with vitamins A and C as well as antioxidants, pineapple helps us achieve beautifully radiant skin.
That’s why the experts at Cellublue have chosen to incorporate pineapple into several of their product formulas.
Pineapple core has been used in the formula of the Anti-Cellulite Drainer to help support digestion and eliminate fat cells. You’ll also find pineapple in the Night Slimming Milk Belly Care to help target localised belly fat and prevent the formation of new fatty deposits.
How to choose the right pineapple?
To choose a good pineapple and make the most of its benefits, weigh it in your hand. The heavier it is, the riper it will be. Make sure it feels firm to the touch. Don’t pick one that’s overripe — instead, look for bright, deep green leaves.
To check whether a pineapple is ready to eat, try pulling out one of its leaves: if it comes away easily, the pineapple is ripe and ready to enjoy!
Store your pineapple at home for up to two days at room temperature, or up to three days in the fridge once cut. Fresh or frozen pineapple is always the best choice. If you opt for canned, make sure the fruit is preserved in its own juice rather than syrup.
4 anti-cellulite pineapple recipes
Now that you know all about the slimming and anti-cellulite benefits of pineapple, here are 4 delicious, healthy and indulgent recipes to try!
Anti-cellulite smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- ½ lemon
- ½ grapefruit
- 2 slices of pineapple
- 10 blueberries
Method
- Squeeze the orange and lemon.
- Peel the grapefruit and cut the pineapple into chunks.
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blitz for a few seconds. That’s it!
Flat-tummy smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- 150 ml water
- 100 g pineapple
- 100 g mango
- 2 bananas
- A few ice cubes
Method
Simply place all the ingredients in a blender, blitz, and serve well chilled.
Pineapple carpaccio
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple
- 2 tbsp liquid honey
- 1 lime
- 1 vanilla pod
- 1 tablespoon white rum
Method
- Carefully peel the pineapple without crushing it, removing the skin and any brown bits embedded in the flesh.
- Slice the pineapple into very thin rounds using a sharp knife. Zest the lime, then squeeze it for its juice and mix the zest with the juice.
- Split the vanilla pod in half and scrape out the seeds, then add them to the lime juice.
- Mix together the honey, vanilla-infused lime juice and white rum.
- Spread this citrus marinade over the base of a large dish, then arrange the pineapple slices on top and coat them with the mixture. Cover the dish with cling film and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, you can garnish your carpaccio with a few fresh mint leaves.
Pineapple and ginger detox water
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple
- 3 cm fresh ginger
- 1 litre water
Method
- To prepare this detox water, start by peeling the pineapple and cutting it into chunks. Don’t forget to use the core too — it’s where most of the goodness is!
- Slice the ginger into thin rounds, then place everything in a lidded jug. Leave to infuse in the fridge for several hours, then enjoy!
Pineapple is a fruit bursting with slimming and anti-cellulite properties, so make sure to include it in your diet regularly! To complement its anti-cellulite action, embrace the ultimate winning trio: a balanced diet, regular physical activity and pinch-and-roll massages with your Cellublue Cup.
And for even greater results, an anti-cellulite programme is a powerful ally! With 13 potent anti-cellulite actives across the Capsules and the Drainer, you can reveal smoother-looking skin, reduce water retention and support fat release — all in just 14 days!