Excessive Sugar
Your cellulite may be caused by excessive sugar intake if the following items are true;
* Your cellulite is situated on the hips, buttocks, and belly
* If cellulite is typical for women in your family
* You are slowly gaining weight
* Your cellulite appeared between 1 to 5 years ago
* You consume a lot of fatty, salty, and sweet foods
* You often wake up to eat in the middle of the night
* You do not get enough exercise
* You eat more than you need when you are tired
The ‘orange peel’ effect that most people attribute to cellulite is caused by collagen fibers moving closer together. This action compresses fat cells causing deformation. One of the primary reasons for the loss of collagen flexibility is excessive sugar intake.
Reduce your sugar intake in both the processed and hidden varieties. Food products that add sugar are the obvious culprits. However, even healthy foods such as yogurt and fruit consumed after 6 P.M. can be problematic.
Limit your consumption of potatoes, corn, vegetable oil, ice cream, and fruit drinks. Increase your intake of eggs, white fish, spinach, and any food source loaded with antioxidants. The vitamins E and C should be a major influence on your diet. The nutrients carotene, selenium, and zinc are also helpful for combating cellulite spread or growth.
