Cellulite delineates a condition, prevalent in women and men, whereby the enormous deposits of fat, fluids and toxins gets aggravated and trapped deep in the skin and as a result the connective tissue in the subcutaneous layer, gets thickened and hardened, leading to the “dimpling effect” or “rippled / bumpy appearance” of human skin. Descriptively named as “orange peel syndrome”, “cottage cheese skin”, “the mattress phenomenon”, or “hail damage”, it usually occurs in certain areas like neck, breasts abdomen, thighs, buttocks, as well as lower limbs. Biological names include status protrusus cutis, adiposis edematosa, gynoid lip-dystrophy, and dermopanniculosis deformans.
Cellulite, the enlarged fat cells or body fat layer is likely to develop more in women rather than men, due to the body metabolism, physiology and the unique distribution pattern of the fat, muscle and tissue in both genders.
Hormonal changes are yet another thought provoking reason, behind the health issue. Of course, Cellulite can arise, during the phase of puberty, pregnancy and menopause, in the case of women. But it’s rarely found in men, most probably on neck and abdomen. Despite of the crucial role of the hormones namely estrogen, insulin, catecholamine adrenaline, noradrenalin, prolactin and thyroid hormones, and in fat, blood circulation and connective tissue, these hormones pave the way for the emergence of a culprit, in the name of “cellulite”.
Aging, yet another cause for the formation of the cellulite, is also a factor of concern, as the elasticity of the skin gets degrading, the fat deposits under the skin becomes more visible. Women are a prey to this situation, anytime after puberty. A wrong notion exists that cellulite is in a way closely related to obesity. But the fact is that, it attacks all irrespective of the body structure of the person.
Lack of exercise, highly stress and dormant life style and above all improper diet also lead to the rapid formation of the cellulite.
Massive amounts of carbohydrates, fat, alcohol, salt or little bit of fiber - all these can contribute to a large amount cellulite.
As mentioned earlier, since cellulose results due to the high fat content, if one can reduce the total fat intake to 25 calories, you are on the safer side! In short, a low-fat-diet is the apt and prompt answer for “a few”, plagued by cellulite. Moreover, the emphasis should be on a crafted & planned anti cellulite diet. As cellulite, is the waste, accumulated from toxins and fat inducing calories, it’s advisable to consume more of cellulite fighting foods, and less of toxin inducing eatables. Avoid junk foods, and substitute with lots of fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods, cent percent a detoxifying diet. Foods rich in bioflavonoid and vitamin C, high in fiber and carbohydrates are conducive and easier for the body to break down and in mitigating the toxins trapped in the tissue.
Cellulite, like any other fat gets burned off by calorie deficit, and low fat diet! 2 liters of water per day is note worthy! Say a big “NO” to sugar, spices, animal fat, and alcohol or smoking and a big “YES’ to the natural food!
