SUPERGREENS AGAINST CELLULITE

 

SUPERGREENS AGAINST CELLULITE 

What are the best supergreens against cellulite? We have gathered here short information on the vegetables and fruits, that are extremely alkalising, and which may help you to fight against cellulite.

Asparagus
Asparagus is a natural diuretic, which helps reduce water retention and bloating. This nutritious vegetable has amazing anti-inflammatory properties and it also stimulates blood circulation, controls blood pressure, strengthens veins and flushes out toxins. Asparagus is a good source for vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, K and folic acid. It also contains copper, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and fiber.

Parsley
This healthy diuretic herb contains powerful flavonoids and volative oils. It is a good source of vitamins, such as vitamin A, B, C, E, K and folic acid. Parsley also contains multiple minerals, as iron, copper, potassium and magnesium, just to mention the few. Parsley may help prevent bloating and water retention plus flush out the kidneys.

Seaweed
Seaweeds are extremely nutrient-dense and provide many health benefits. There are many seaweeds, but the best known are nori, kombu, wakame, hijiki, dulse, arame, agar, sea moss and kelp. All these sea vegetables belong to the seaweeds and offer many nutritional properties. For example dulse contains A, B6, B12, C, E, iodine, calcium, magnesium, fiber, iron and protein. Kelp contains even more nutrients, far over 20 vitamins including carotenoids, vitamin B's, D and folic acid, plus many minerals as magnesium, iron, calcium, potassium, sulfur and iodine. Kelp is also high in glutamic acid, which enhance the flavor of the food. Seaweeds may delay the effects of aging and offer anti-inflammation properties due to their high eicosapentanoic acid content. Seaweeds are alkalising, so we recommend adding those to your daily diet.

Lemon and lime
Both lemons and limes have many health benefits and those are one of the most alkalizing fruits available. There are only four original citrus fruits, from which all other citrus fruits have been developed. These original ones are citron, papeda, pomelo and mandarin, and for example lemons are the cross between the lime and the citron. Lemons and and also limes are both rich in vitamin C and also contain small amounts of other vitamins and minerals. These alkalizing fruits help to balance the body's pH-level.

Watermelon
Watermelon contains multiple vitamins and minerals with low doses, but only vitamin C in substantial amounts. Watermelon also contains high doses of a carotenoid called lycopene and an amino acid called citrulline. Lycopene has shown in studies to help increase blood circulation plus improve cardiovascular and bone health. Citrulline may offer benefits with fat loss. Watermelon may also offer anti-inflammatory and antioxidant support thanks to the phenolic compounds that it contains.

Cantaloupe
This healthy fruit contains high doses of beta-carotene and vitamin C. It also contains many minerals in lower doses, such as potassium, copper and magnesium plus vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9 (folic acid) and K. Cantaloupe may help prevent damage to skin cells, improve insulin resistance in diabetics and reduce inflammation in the body.

Mango
Fresh mango is a nutritious fruit, that is decently high in vitamin C and B9, but contains also small amounts of several nutrients, such as vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E and K. It also contains multiple minerals, phytocemicals, carotenoids, polyphenols and fiber. Mango may alkalize the body, fight free radicals, regulate blood sugar, improve digestion and aid with weight loss.

Papaya
Papaya is a delicious fruit, that is filled with vitamin C, but also contains vitamin A, B5 and B9 plus magnesium, potassium, copper, fiber and an enzyme called papain. This enzyme may help digest proteins, bind toxins in the colon and help with allergies. Papaya may also help prevent tissue damage under the skin and reduce the formation of cellulite.