September 11, 2009

Get rid of cellulite.

I think every adult woman alive knows about cellulite.  We all have patches, on our posterior or legs that we watch with caution.  Maybe it's not so bad now, but we all know that it could get worse.  But you can minimize cellulite with a simple dietary change. Just drink lots of water and reduce your salk intake.

Salt causes fluid retention. When you consume lots of salt your body will retain excess fluids. This causes cellulite to be more pronounced. The areas of cellulite will swell and be more noticeable.


Most people eat a lot more salt than they need. The current recommendation is to consume less than 2.4 gram.s of sodium a day. That equals 6 grams (about 1 teaspoon) of table salt a day. The 6 grams include ALL salt and sodium consumed, including that used in cooking and at the table

Here are some hints to help you reduce your salt consumption.
  • Remove that salt shaker from the table.  Or at least get a salt shaker with less holes.
  • Use fresh poultry, fish, and lean meat, rather than canned or processed types.
  • Use herbs, spices, and salt-free seasoning blends in cooking and at the table.
  • Cook rice, pasta, and hot cereals without salt. Cut back on instant or flavored rice, pasta, and cereal mixes, which usually have added salt.
  • Rinse canned foods, such as tuna, to remove some sodium.
  • Reduce the amount a little each day until none is used. Try spices and herbs instead
  • Processed foods account for most of the sodium and salt consumed, so try and eat fresh, home made fare.
Beautiful skin begins on the inside. And the lifestyle changes you make will not only reduce the appearance of cellulite, but will improve your overall health in more ways than one.  For example low salt intake will also help keep your heart healthy as it lowers blood pressure.

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