Fight cellulite thanks to Omega-3 rich fish
Stop cellulite with Omega 3!
Omega-3-rich fish diet helps fight cellulite effectively. Experts gathered in San Diego (U.S.) at the 70th Congress of the American Academy of Dermatology unveiled the benefits of these nutrients for healthy thighs and buttocks. According to Molly Wanner, a dermatologist at Harvard Medical School in Boston (U.S.), anti-cellulite foods such as Omega-3-rich fish (salmon), fruits, vegetables, legumes and whole grains can be much more effective than laser treatment.
Causes of cellulite and counteracting actions
Wanner explained that one of the main causes of cellulite is the action of female hormones, which tend to accumulate fat in so-called "trouble spots": hips, thighs and abdomen. Anti-cellulite laser interventions can only partially and temporarily counteract the problem, which will tend to recur in those who are predisposed. To operate effectively against cellulite, it is essential to act on nutrition, and enrich one's diet with "good" fatty acids, vitamins and water.
Omega-3: allies of well-being and skin health
Among the various naturally occurring fatty acids, Omega-3s have been shown to be effective in improving skin health. In particular, they are capable of:
- reduce acne;
- Counteract inflammatory skin disorders;
- Rehydrate the epidermis in cases of mild dehydration;
- Keeping cells hydrated and strong;
- Fighting skin aging;
- Delay the appearance of wrinkles.
Omega-3s act deeply to counteract the inflammation triggered by the presence of cellulite.
The diet against cellulite
These fatty acids are not the only nutrients that can counteract theinflammation associated with orange peel. Other anti-cellulite foods include whole grains, fruits, legumes, and vegetables. A diet that includes all of these products is essential to effectively combat the problem. The Nutrition Foundation of Italy recommends an anti-cellulite diet composed as follows:
- Breakfast with seasonal fruits and whole grain cereals.
- Lunch with whole wheat pasta or rice or barley or spelt, accompanied by vegetables or salmon.
- Vegetables rich in water and antioxidants, including zucchini, spinach, lettuce and tomatoes. Soy and its derivatives are also excellent.
- Fresh fruit, namely cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, watermelon, grapefruit and peaches.
- Dried fruits, such as walnuts, a plant source of Omega-3.
