Fight cellulite with fish rich in Omega-3
Say Goodbye to Cellulite with Omega-3!
A diet rich in fish containing Omega-3 helps to effectively fight cellulite. Experts gathered in San Diego (USA) at the 70th Congress of the American Academy of Dermatology revealed the benefits of these nutrients for the health of thighs and buttocks. According to Molly Wanner, dermatologist at Harvard Medical School in Boston (USA), 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 How to Fight It
Wanner explained that one of the main causes of cellulite is the action of female hormones that tend to accumulate fat in so-called “critical points”: hips, thighs, and abdomen. Anti-cellulite laser treatments can only partially and temporarily counteract the problem, which tends to recur in predisposed individuals. To effectively combat cellulite, it is essential to act on nutrition and enrich the diet with “good” fatty acids, vitamins, and water.
Omega-3: Allies for Well-being and Skin Health
Among the various fatty acids found in nature, Omega-3s have proven effective in improving the state of skin health. In particular, they can:
- reduce acne;
- combat inflammatory skin disorders;
- rehydrate the epidermis in cases of mild dehydration;
- keep skin cells hydrated and strong;
- fight skin aging;
- delay the appearance of wrinkles.
Omega-3s work deeply to counteract the inflammation triggered by the presence of cellulite.
The Diet Against Cellulite
These fatty acids are not the only nutrients capable of counteracting the inflammation associated with orange peel skin. Other anti-cellulite foods include whole grains, fruits, legumes, and vegetables. A diet that includes all these foods is fundamental to effectively combat the problem. The Nutrition Foundation of Italy recommends an anti-cellulite diet composed as follows:
- Breakfast with seasonal fruit and whole grains.
- Lunch with whole grain 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 such as cherries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, watermelon, grapefruit, and peaches.
- Dried fruit, for example walnuts, a plant-based source of Omega-3.
