Huh! Seriously...i really want to know about this and so i read this book: Stay Young - Detox by Jane Scrivner. This is what she said about cellulite (Well the gist of what she wrote):
Cellulite starts from fat cells. And we have the same number of fat cells. Hormones determine the size, distribution and accumulation of these fat cells. Cellulite results when blood circulation is sluggish that fats and slow-moving fluid collect between connectivee tissues.
Men and women do have cellulite. Cellulite is due to many reasons. Among them is lifestyles including diet and activity. Cellulite in men accumulates above and around waists while in women, it is on the hips, buttocks and thighs. Men's cellulite is not as ugly as women's because of their having firmer connective tissue which are tightly packed and they also have thicker skin with higher muscle fiber.
It is said that, regular exercise, good balanced diet in potassium and sodium, correct fluid levels and good skin care techniques can reverse cellulite or reduce formation of cellulite.
- A yo-yo diet can contribute into cellulite formation. (ouch! i am guilty!)
- when sodium-potassium level is not balanced in blood, the short term effects are bloating and fluid retention while the long-term effects are poor cell renewal and regeneration. So go easy with the salts, avoid processed foods and eat lots of fresh fruits and vegitables, sprouted beans and seeds for potassium.
-good body posture helps good circulation and prevents pains and discomforts. Good circulation include that of the lymph flow hence reduce congestion that can lead to cellulite formation.
- try not to wear tight fittings clothing very often for that can cause flow congestion thus cellulite.
- exercise more for good circulation, fat burning.
Hmmmm...good knowledge, eh?
Monday, 9 April 2012
Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Get rid of the bloat!
Like to share with you this article from Yahoo! I read it because i am really trying very hard to get rid off the extras i have around my abdomen. Wish had done it a long time ago. Hopefully this is not too late for me.
Apart from exercising, food is also important in helping to control our weight. So a combination of both exercise and good diet should be able to keep us trim.
Here are some good food for us to consume to rid off the bloat:
1. Flatten belly with fiber : Up your intake of soluble fiber, found in apples, citrus fruits, seeds, and beans.
2. Add healthy bacteria: let's buy ourselves some yoghurt!
3. Get plenty of vitamin C: aiming for at least 100 milligrams daily, about the amount in 10 large strawberries, one small red pepper, one large orange, or 1 cup of cooked broccoli.
4. Swap carbs for spinach : sautéed in 1 teaspoon olive oil with chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, and a dash of chili oil. Or serve it in a salad topped with strawberries, minced red onion, and a few pecans.
5. Crank up the fat burn : Studies show that eating the amount of capsaicin found in one small chili pepper at meals may boost metabolism by 23 percent in the short term. Use fresh chilies or peppery Thai, Indian, or Latin seasonings to spice up your meals.
6. Have fruit for dessert : The enzymes bromelain (in fresh pineapple) and papain (in fresh papaya) ease digestion by breaking down proteins in meat, tofu, dairy, and beans, so food moves through your system faster, which can decrease bloating.
7. Slice up an avocado : avocado-banana salsa: Chop a quarter of an avocado and half a small banana and combine with 1 tablespoon minced onion, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. Give up alcohol
9. Time your caffeine intake : When you drink caffeine about 30 minutes before a workout, it helps you push yourself harder and longer. Caffeine also stimulates your digestive tract, so it eases bloating.
10. Put a cap on sugar : refined sugar can stoke hunger and cause bloating.
Source: Cynthia Sass, R.D., is a New York City–based nutritionist and Shape contributing editor.
Apart from exercising, food is also important in helping to control our weight. So a combination of both exercise and good diet should be able to keep us trim.
Here are some good food for us to consume to rid off the bloat:
1. Flatten belly with fiber : Up your intake of soluble fiber, found in apples, citrus fruits, seeds, and beans.
2. Add healthy bacteria: let's buy ourselves some yoghurt!
3. Get plenty of vitamin C: aiming for at least 100 milligrams daily, about the amount in 10 large strawberries, one small red pepper, one large orange, or 1 cup of cooked broccoli.
4. Swap carbs for spinach : sautéed in 1 teaspoon olive oil with chopped red bell pepper, minced garlic, and a dash of chili oil. Or serve it in a salad topped with strawberries, minced red onion, and a few pecans.
5. Crank up the fat burn : Studies show that eating the amount of capsaicin found in one small chili pepper at meals may boost metabolism by 23 percent in the short term. Use fresh chilies or peppery Thai, Indian, or Latin seasonings to spice up your meals.
6. Have fruit for dessert : The enzymes bromelain (in fresh pineapple) and papain (in fresh papaya) ease digestion by breaking down proteins in meat, tofu, dairy, and beans, so food moves through your system faster, which can decrease bloating.
7. Slice up an avocado : avocado-banana salsa: Chop a quarter of an avocado and half a small banana and combine with 1 tablespoon minced onion, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. Give up alcohol
9. Time your caffeine intake : When you drink caffeine about 30 minutes before a workout, it helps you push yourself harder and longer. Caffeine also stimulates your digestive tract, so it eases bloating.
10. Put a cap on sugar : refined sugar can stoke hunger and cause bloating.
Source: Cynthia Sass, R.D., is a New York City–based nutritionist and Shape contributing editor.
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