When it comes to caring for your skin and cellulite, there are three key habits: exercise, massage and… a healthy diet! As you know, what you eat is one of the everyday habits worth keeping an eye on. We’ve already covered the vegetables to put on your plate, so now it’s time for the foods to limit as part of a balanced diet: white sugar, salt, fizzy drinks, fried foods, shop-bought sauces, alcohol and junk food. For each one, we explain why it’s worth limiting and what to swap it for. Let’s break it down!
Sugar: the #1 food to limit!
We’re talking about white sugar, a food best kept to a minimum! White sugar provides no useful nutrients for the body, and it’s easy to have too much of it. White sugar is therefore on the list of foods to limit as part of a balanced diet. The good news is that alternatives exist: brown sugar, honey, agave syrup… These should also be enjoyed in moderation.
Salt
Salt also earns its place on the list of foods to limit when it comes to cellulite. Refined salt (table salt) turns up in so much of what we eat that it’s easy for the body to get too much. That’s why it’s worth keeping an eye on how much you have! So swap out the table salt sitting in your cupboard and reach instead for sea salt, fleur de sel or pink salt, with a light hand. Many people appreciate them for their flavour.
Fizzy drinks
Time to cut back on fizzy drinks and sodas! Loaded with sugar, they’re best kept to a minimum, just like shop-bought fruit juices. Opt for still water with a squeeze of lemon for flavour, herbal teas, plant infusions or homemade smoothies to top up your vitamins!
Fried foods
Chips, nuggets, battered fish… All these oil-cooked foods are often too fatty and too salty, so they’re best saved for the occasional treat. These foods to avoid can easily be replaced with healthier cooking methods. For example, try making your chips in the oven for a satisfying yet balanced dish.
Sauces
Ready-made sauces are so convenient for livening up a meal… but, like the other foods on this list, it’s best to cut back on them. Mayonnaise, ketchup, barbecue sauce… These shop-bought condiments are often packed with sugars, salt and fats. Make your own sauces instead: you’ll have full control over the ingredients and avoid unnecessary excess!
Alcohol
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but alcohol also makes the list of foods to avoid when you want to look after your skin and tackle cellulite! Alcoholic drinks contain sugar, so it’s best to keep your intake down. So reach for fresh fruit juices, flavoured waters or even coffee instead!
Junk food in general
Junk food covers all the foods that are loaded with hidden sugars, fat, and processed or refined ingredients. This includes fast food meals, sandwiches, ready meals (yes, even the ones labelled “light”!), sweets and so on. Always favour fresh, minimally processed, home-cooked food.
Foods to limit: a quick recap
Rather than thinking in terms of strictly banned foods, focus on the ones to limit day to day and their alternatives:
- White sugar: brown sugar, honey or agave syrup, in moderation.
- Salt: sea salt, fleur de sel or pink salt, with a light hand.
- Fizzy drinks and shop-bought juices: still water with lemon, teas, herbal infusions.
- Fried foods: oven cooking.
- Ready-made sauces: homemade sauces.
- Alcohol: fresh fruit juices, flavoured waters.
- Junk food: fresh, minimally processed, home-cooked food.
For more ideas on what to put on your plate, think of seasonal vegetables, and vary them.
COACH’S TIP
Made the decision to fight back against cellulite? Great, that’s already a win! By cutting back on the bad foods, moving more and eating a balanced diet, you’re adopting healthy everyday habits.
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Stay the course 💥 Focus on consistency, stay hydrated, keep moving, eat well… and let the Cellublue cure round off your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What is cellulite?
Cellulite is the term generally used for the dimpled, orange-peel look the skin can have, particularly on the thighs. To care for it, a balanced diet helps you avoid too much sugar, salt and alcohol, alongside exercise and massage. To find out more, have a read of our cellulite guide.
How can I tackle cellulite on my thighs?
No food targets a specific area of the body, so the tips above apply to your thighs too: a balanced plate, few sugary, salty or fried foods, water rather than fizzy drinks, and regular exercise. You can also add massage to your routine.
What about cellulite on the stomach or arms?
The same habits apply, whatever the area: cut back on the foods listed above, stay well hydrated, keep moving and massage. If you have any medical questions or a specific concern, ask your GP or another medical professional for advice.
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