Tips to reduce cellulite
Eeek, it’s my 21st Tip from my Christmas Countdown. Holy smoley, where has this month gone?
Right, let’s get to it quickly, I know everyone is super, frantically busy!
This is a quick and easy one. Use Apple Cider Vinegar.
Where you ask? Pretty much everywhere, seriously that stuff is almost magic!
Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) is basically fermented apple juice. Hippocrates, the ancient Greek doctor used it to cleanse wounds. Nowadays it’s proported to help with weight loss, fight diabetes, reduce cholesterol, treat acne and add shine to hair!
Some of its ‘magic’ results from the fact that it’s mostly made up of acetic acid, which improves the absorption of minerals from food. Not only will it improve digestion, the acetic acid also helps to reduce the glycemic index of foods, slowing down the release of sugars into the bloodstream which results in reduced appetite and cravings.
ACV has been scientifically proven to significantly reduce harmful blood lipids that cause high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in people who suffer from hyperlipidemia (excess fat in the blood), helping to maintain better overall health. Some studies claim that it can also help reduce body weight and abdominal fat.
It’s also rich in polyphenols which are anti-oxidants that can prevent or slow down cell damage, so it works to rejuvenate your skin at a cellular level, and some people like to dilute it and use it as a toner too (though I’ve never tried it).
It’s best to get a natural ACV, preferably with the ‘mother’ (the other is like the scoby for kombucha, it’s a ‘globby’ looking mix of proteins, enzymes and friendly bacteria. Only catch is, it’s pretty unpalatable. And drinking it neat is not greatly recommended. So, ideally use it in salad dressings or dilute it in water. Some people start the day off with a cup of cooled boiled water with a couple of tablespoons of ACV, a pinch of cayenne pepper and a teaspoon of honey to fire up their metabolism!
I’ve also heard of people making a paste with ACV and honey and applying it straight onto the skin to help with cellulite, but again, I haven’t tested this. If you’re tempted, then let me know how it goes!
