Anti cellulite diets using vitamins and minerals

One of the best ways of ridding your body of cellulite is to get your diet sorted. There are some excellent natural foods, vitamins and minerals that contain anti-cellulite properties. They are cheaper than cellulite creams, and you get to eat lots of scrummy food and boost your health all at the same time...what more could a girl want?!

The Pink Fridge's list of the best anti-cellulite vitamins and minerals:

Calcium : Important for fighting body fat
Gamma linoleic acid: Helps certain types of body fat burn more calories
Potassium : Helps combat fluid retention
Iodine: Helps stimulate a slow metabolism
Lycopene: A vital antioxidant
Magnesium: Helps fight stress and is associated with weight management
Selenium: Improves the action of vitamins C & E and beta carotene
Sulphur : Reduces free-radical damage
Vitamin B6: Excellent fluid fighter
Vitamin C: Powerful detoxifier and helps strengthen skin
Vitamin E: Improves circulation and is essential for healthy skin

And some delicious anti-cellulite foods to feast upon:

Asparagus
Helps to strengthen veins and capillaries and controls blood pressure, also a good source of vitamins A, B & C.

Avocado
Although high in calories, these fruits are packed with essential fatty acids which improve the health of the skin and circulation. also a good source of Vitamin E and Beta sitosterol.

Bananas
A good booster for blood vessels, great for assisting with healthy circulation, also a good source of potassium, Vitamin B6 and Magnesium.

Beans
High in fibre and protein, also a good source of calcium and potassium.

Berries
Berries are one of the best types of antioxidant foods, they counteract the sugar, fats and other pollutants that damage skin, also a good source of Vitamin C and Gamma linoleic acid.

Bran and Oat Cereals
An excellent source of energy, high in fibre and antioxidants.

Broccoli
Contains alpha lipoic acid which helps prevent the hardening of collagen caused by sugar. Also a good source of selenium and calcium.

Citrus Fruit
All are excellent sources of vitamin C. Oranges also contain methoxylated bioflavonoids which can improve circulation and strengthen capillaries. Also a good source of B vitamins.

Nuts
High in protein and full of nutrients, and an excellent source of Vitamin E

Oily Fish
Salmon, sardines, tuna, trout, herrings, mackerel and bass are all low in fat and high in anti-cellulite proteins and minerals. Also a good source of Essential Fatty Acids and Prostaglandins.

Onions
Excellent source of sulphur, vitamin C and vitamin E.

Pears
A good detoxifier, pears can help reduce the effects of pollutants in the system, assisting the lymphatic system. Also a good source of iodine, fibre and potassium.

Pineapple
Has an anti-inflammatory action in the body which can help fight fluid retention and aid in the healing of damaged collagen fibers, also a good source of vitamin C.

Watermelon
Contains at least a glass of water per slice and helps fight fluid retention, also a good source of lycopene, potassium and fibre.

© The Pink Fridge Online Magazine 2008 - Anti Cellulite Diets

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